Epic of Gilgamesh

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Gilgamesh, King of Uruk, and his companion Enkidu are the only heroes to have survived from the ancient literature of Babylon, immortalized in this epic poem that dates back to the 3rd millennium BC. Together they journey to the Spring of Youth, defeat the Bull of Heaven and slay the monster Humbaba. When Enkidu dies, Gilgamesh's grief and fear of death are such that they lead him to undertake a quest for eternal life. A timeless tale of morality, tragedy and pure adventure, The Epic of Gilgamesh is a landmark literary exploration of man's search for immortality.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9780140441000
Published: October 1973

Number of pages: 128
Width: 129 mm
Height: 198 mm
Depth: 7 mm

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd