Gilgamesh: A New English Version

By Stephen Mitchell

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Reading level

Level seven: Basic adult literature
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Curriculum details

  • Aug 5, 2024 - Aug 16, 2024
  • 4 credit hours

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Gilgamesh is an ancient Sumerian epic and is considered the earliest surviving major work of literature. It is a fascinating adventure story and glimpse into values and culture at the dawn of civilization.

This translation is both accurate and readable, and the introduction contains an excellent literary analysis which students should read in addition to the epic itself.