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The Literature of Ancient Sumer

By Jeremy Black

The Literature of Ancient Sumer Contemporary literature

The Literature of Ancient Sumer

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This anthology of Sumerian literature constitutes the most comprehensive collection ever published, and includes examples of most of the different types of composition written in the language, from narrative myths and lyrical hymns to proverbs and love poetry. The translations have benefited both from the work of many scholars and from our ever-increasing understanding of Sumerian. In addition to reflecting the advances made by modern scholarship, the translations are written in clear, accessible English. An extensive introduction discusses the literary qualities of the works, the people who created and copied them in ancient Iraq, and how the study of Sumerian literature has evolved over the last 150 years.
Product details
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
440
Release Date:
2005-02-10
Publication Date:
2004-11-25
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0199263116
ISBN13:
9780199263110
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
748 g
Height:
145 cm
Width:
222 cm
Thickness:
29 cm
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