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100	1		_aJastrow, Morris, _d1861-1921
245	1	3	_aAn Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-07-04
508			_aThis eBook was produced by Jeroen Hellingman
520			_a"An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic" by Morris Jastrow Jr. and Albert T. Clay is a scholarly publication that explores the ancient Mesopotamian epic, likely written in the early 20th century. This work presents a translation and analysis of recently discovered Old Babylonian texts of the Gilgamesh Epic, focusing on its narrative structure, themes, and historical context. The book highlights the adventures of the titular hero, Gilgamesh, and his companion Enkidu as they confront the challenges of friendship, mortality, and the search for immortality. At the start of this publication, the authors provide essential background on the Gilgamesh Epic, stating its significance in Babylonian literature and outlining the fragmentary nature of its preservation. The introduction discusses the structure of the epic, particularly the interaction and eventual friendship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu, along with their collective battles against formidable foes. It hints at the deeper philosophical explorations of life, death, and the human condition that underpin the narrative. The opening also discusses the importance of the two tablets that serve as the foundation for this Babylonian version, allowing scholars to trace its evolution and connections to broader historical and cultural themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEpic poetry, Assyro-Babylonian
700	1		_aClay, Albert Tobias, _d1866-1925
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11000
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