The Epic of Gilgamesh
by Translation And Annotation Of Gong Yushu
About This Novel
The "Epic of Gilgamesh" mentioned in this book (for the sake of brevity, hereafter sometimes referred to as the "Epic") refers to a long narrative poem written on twelve clay tablets in Akkadian, with Gilgamesh (Gilgame) as the main character. Content introduction: The Epic of Gilgamesh is the most important epic work handed down from ancient Mesopotamia and a treasure in the treasure house of world literature. The historical period covered by the epic is believed to be between 2700 and 2500 BC, predating the earliest known written literature by 200 to 400 years. The epic revolves around the friendship between King Gilgamesh of Uruk and his friend Enkidu, telling the adventures of the hero and revealing the fate of human beings who cannot obtain eternal life.
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