Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2006-07-04 Public domain in the USA. 1218 Jastrow, Morris 1861 1921 Clay, Albert Tobias 1866 1925 Clay, Albert T. (Albert Tobias) An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic This eBook was produced by Jeroen Hellingman "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.) Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Epic poetry, Assyro-Babylonian PJ Text Best Books Ever Listings Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Classics of Literature 428587 2025-07-05T05:59:05.729754 text/html 407759 2024-10-28T18:21:50 text/html 949016 2025-07-05T05:59:20.168663 application/epub+zip 952280 2025-07-05T05:59:11.250704 application/epub+zip 183888 2025-07-05T05:59:08.403710 application/epub+zip 2073752 2025-07-05T05:59:24.610615 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2062522 2025-07-05T05:59:17.723653 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 450843 2022-09-05T11:10:26.544752 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 251842 2023-10-05T07:53:41.876075 text/plain 232036 2024-10-28T18:21:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16083 2025-07-05T05:59:24.767615 application/rdf+xml 21820 2025-07-05T05:59:08.962693 image/jpeg 4735 2025-07-05T05:59:08.681711 image/jpeg 960161 2025-07-05T05:59:05.800721 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia