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Gilgamesh : A New English Version by Stephen Mitchell (2006, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherFree Press
ISBN-100743261690
ISBN-139780743261692
eBay Product ID (ePID)48269112
Product Key Features
Book TitleGilgamesh : a New English Version
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicClassics, Middle Eastern, Epic, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Folklore & Mythology
Publication Year2006
IllustratorYes
GenrePoetry, Social Science, Fiction
AuthorStephen Mitchell
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight10.1 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"A flowing, unbroken version that reads as effortlessly as a novel...with startlingly familiar hopes, fears, and lusts. Mitchell...cracks open the lessons inGilgameshby rebuilding its clay fragments into a poem easy on the eyes and the transcultural imagination....Vibrant, earnest, unfussily accessible.... The muscular eloquence and rousing simplicity of Mitchell's four-beat line effectively unleash the grand vehemence of the epic's battle scenes, and the characters' ominous visions emerge with uncanny clarity." --The New York Times Book Review, "Seamus Heaney isn't the only one intent on making the classics relevant to our times. Mitchell...offers a limpid retelling of this story about absolute power.... Its message of love, loss, and endurance [is] rendered in fresh, forceful language." -- "Los Angeles Times", "Utterly enthralling reading, thanks to Mr. Mitchell's skill and flair in recasting the ancient text." -- "The New York Sun", "Utterly enthralling reading, thanks to Mr. Mitchell's skill and flair in recasting the ancient text."--The New York Sun, "Beautifully retold and a page-turner in the bargain. Like Seamus Heaney's recent retelling ofBeowulf,this book proves that in the right hands, no great story ever grows stale."--Newsweek, "Seamus Heaney isn't the only one intent on making the classics relevant to our times. Mitchell...offers a limpid retelling of this story about absolute power.... Its message of love, loss, and endurance [is] rendered in fresh, forceful language."--Los Angeles Times, "Beautifully retold and a page-turner in the bargain. Like Seamus Heaney's recent retelling of "Beowulf," this book proves that in the right hands, no great story ever grows stale." -- "Newsweek", "Seamus Heaney isn't the only one intent on making the classics relevant to our times. Mitchell...offers a limpid retelling of this story about absolute power.... Its message of love, loss, and endurance [is] rendered in fresh, forceful language." -- Los Angeles Times, "A flowing, unbroken version that reads as effortlessly as a novel...with startlingly familiar hopes, fears, and lusts. Mitchell...cracks open the lessons in Gilgamesh by rebuilding its clay fragments into a poem easy on the eyes and the transcultural imagination....Vibrant, earnest, unfussily accessible.... The muscular eloquence and rousing simplicity of Mitchell's four-beat line effectively unleash the grand vehemence of the epic's battle scenes, and the characters' ominous visions emerge with uncanny clarity." -- The New York Times Book Review, "The mysterious, sinewy surge of his verse [is] thoroughly modern, yet an uncanny evocation of the primeval."--The Boston Globe, "A flowing, unbroken version that reads as effortlessly as a novel...with startlingly familiar hopes, fears, and lusts. Mitchell...cracks open the lessons inGilgameshby rebuilding its clay fragments into a poem easy on the eyes and the transcultural imagination....Vibrant, earnest, unfussily accessible.... The muscular eloquence and rousing simplicity of Mitchell's four-beat line effectively unleash the grand vehemence of the epic's battle scenes, and the characters' ominous visions emerge with uncanny clarity."--The New York Times Book Review, "The mysterious, sinewy surge of his verse [is] thoroughly modern, yet an uncanny evocation of the primeval." --The Boston Globe, "The mysterious, sinewy surge of his verse [is] thoroughly modern, yet an uncanny evocation of the primeval." -- "The Boston Globe", "Beautifully retold and a page-turner in the bargain. Like Seamus Heaney's recent retelling ofBeowulf,this book proves that in the right hands, no great story ever grows stale." --Newsweek, "A flowing, unbroken version that reads as effortlessly as a novel...with startlingly familiar hopes, fears, and lusts. Mitchell...cracks open the lessons in "Gilgamesh" by rebuilding its clay fragments into a poem easy on the eyes and the transcultural imagination....Vibrant, earnest, unfussily accessible.... The muscular eloquence and rousing simplicity of Mitchell's four-beat line effectively unleash the grand vehemence of the epic's battle scenes, and the characters' ominous visions emerge with uncanny clarity." -- "The New York Times Book Review", "Seamus Heaney isn't the only one intent on making the classics relevant to our times. Mitchell...offers a limpid retelling of this story about absolute power.... Its message of love, loss, and endurance [is] rendered in fresh, forceful language." --Los Angeles Times, "Beautifully retold and a page-turner in the bargain. Like Seamus Heaney's recent retelling of Beowulf, this book proves that in the right hands, no great story ever grows stale." -- Newsweek, "Utterly enthralling reading, thanks to Mr. Mitchell's skill and flair in recasting the ancient text." --The New York Sun, "Utterly enthralling reading, thanks to Mr. Mitchell's skill and flair in recasting the ancient text." -- The New York Sun, "The mysterious, sinewy surge of his verse [is] thoroughly modern, yet an uncanny evocation of the primeval." -- The Boston Globe
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal892/.1
Synopsis"Gilgamesh" is considered one of the masterpieces of world literature, but until now there has not been a version that is a superlative literary text in its own right. Acclaimed by critics and scholars, Stephen Mitchell's version allows us to enter an ancient masterpiece as if for the first time, to see how startlingly beautiful, intelligent, and alive it is., Finally available in paperback comes a brilliant new rendering of the oldest epic in the world by esteemed translator and bestselling author Mitchell., Gilgamesh is considered one of the masterpieces of world literature, but until now there has not been a version that is a superlative literary text in its own right. Acclaimed by critics and scholars, Stephen Mitchell's version allows us to enter an ancient masterpiece as if for the first time, to see how startlingly beautiful, intelligent, and alive it is., Gilgameshis considered one of the masterpieces of world literature, but until now there has not been a version that is a superlative literary text in its own right. Acclaimed by critics and scholars, Stephen Mitchell's version allows us to enter an ancient masterpiece as if for the first time, to see how startlingly beautiful, intelligent, and alive it is.
LC Classification NumberPJ3771.G5
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- 15 May, 2019
Great classic tale
Well written and easy to read. Very surprising. Love the flood story.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 20 Mar, 2024
Gilgamesh is Gigantic! A great read for those interested in history, mythology, and where a lot of ideas came from.
Great book filled with information about civilization in the Middle East. Written before anyone else wrote theirs and which they all stole from!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Aug, 2016
I love my product
Thank you so much for having this book into a great value and it came in early.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Nov, 2019
Enjoyable Poetic Re-creation
This translation is more of a creative performance, rather than a literal or scholarly translation, though it is informed by a knowledge of the scholarship. Mitchell, as a poet, re-creates the feel of this ancient poem and gives it dramatic sweep that makes it an enjoyable read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Feb, 2016
Gilgamesh
Great book. Came in perfect shape. Very useful college textbook.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Mar, 2022
Indian studys
A good book in my libraryVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Sep, 2021
Excellent new version
Mitchell's version is not an actual translation but something of a "compilation" of other translations. Nevertheless it's excellent! Highly readable and compelling, it will open the text of this ancient story to everyone. Highly, highly, highly recommended.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Jun, 2024
Mitchell scores with new translation, great job.
Mitchell scores with new translation, great job.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Oct, 2021
good buy
good buyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
