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
- Ancient Literature
- Core curriculum
- Lifelong learning
- Aug 5, 2024 - Aug 16, 2024
- 4 credit hours
About
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.