The Epic Of Gilgamesh by Unknown
In an ancient Mesopotamian city, a powerful and restless king embarks on a transformative journey of friendship, loss, and self-discovery. Initially tyrannical, he befriends a wild man who teaches him the value of companionship and humility. Together, they embark on heroic adventures, battling formidable creatures and defying the gods. However, the death of his friend plunges the king into a deep existential crisis, prompting a quest for immortality. Through trials and encounters with divine beings, he learns the inevitability of human mortality and the importance of leaving a lasting legacy through wisdom and leadership.
The 263rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- -2100
- Nationality
- Multiple
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 50-100
- Original Language
- Akkadian
- Avg User Rating
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(3.9)
- Alternate Titles
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- Epic of Gilgamesh
- Gilgamesh
- Gilgamesh: A New English Version
- Gilgamesh: A Verse Narrative
- Gilgamesh: King of Uruk
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This book is on the following 19 lists:
- 14th on The 100 Stories that Shaped the World (BBC)
- 18th on The 100 Best Books of World Literature (ABC.es)
- 25th on Top 100 World Literature Titles (Perfection Learning)
- 49th on 50 Classics You Must Read Before You Die (Gyldendal (Denmark Publisher))
- 77th on 100 Best Books (Montana State University)
- 91st on 100 Essential Books (Bravo! Magazine)
- 355th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- 501 Must-Read Books (LibraryThing)
- Classics Revisited (Kenneth Rexroth)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)
- The Graphic Canon (Book)
- The Great Books Podcast from John J. Miller (The National Review )
- The New Lifetime Reading Plan (The New Lifetime Reading Plan)
- The Spouter-Inn; or, A Conversation with Great Books (The Spouter-Inn Podcast)
- The Well-Educated Mind (Book)
- Top 100 Works in World Literature (Norwegian Book Clubs, with the Norwegian Nobel Institute)