Das Gilgamesch-Epos

ISBN 10: 3406819729 / ISBN 13: 9783406819728

Published by C.H. Beck, 2024

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Synopsis:

The Heidelberg assyriologist Stefan M. Maul presents a new translation of the Gilgamesh epic. Spectacular text finds first made known in this book, and carefully made additions make the oldest work in the world literature revive in never-before-seen completeness.
The elegant yet word-faithful translation preserves the language violence of the Babylonian original text. The slightly rhythmic sound of the transmission invites you to declare and approaches the rhythmic verses of the template.
In the generally understandable introduction and detailed commentaries, Stefan M. Maul takes the reader into the world of the Ancient Orient and explains to him the political, societal and religious ideas of the culture that brought about the Gilgamesh epic.
The epic tells the myth of King Gilgamesh of Uruk, who wants to measure his forces with the whole world, strives for immortality and finally is thrown back to the realization that life is finally for him. Until Gilgamesh is ready to accept this teaching, and thereby acquires the ability to be a good ruler, he must endure countless adventures. The Gilgamesh epic is comparable to a modern development novel that deals with the basic questions of human existence

Bibliographic Details

Title: Das Gilgamesch-Epos
Publisher: C.H. Beck
Publication Date: 2024
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: As New