β Scribed by Beckman, Gary M.;Lombardo, Stanley
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"A comprehensive Introduction with a light touch (Beckman), a poetic rendering with verve and moxie (Lombardo): This edition of the colossal Babylonian GilgameshEpic should satisfy all readers who seek to plumb its wealth and depth without stumbling over its many inconvenient gaps and cruxes. A fine gift to all lovers of great literature."--Jack M. Sasson, Emeritus Professor, Vanderbilt University and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;Tablet I: The Creation of Enkidu -- Tablet II: Gilgamesh Befriends Enkidu -- Tablet III: Preparations for the Journey -- Tablet IV: Journey to the Cedar Forest -- Tablet V: The Fight with Humbaba -- Tablet VI: The Bull of Heaven -- Tablet VII: The Death of Enkidu -- Tablet VIII: Enkidu's Funeral -- Tablet IX: The Quest for Immortality -- Tablet X: Shiduri's Tavern -- Tablet XI: Utanapishtim and the Flood.
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