The Epic of Gilgamesh: A Poetic Version - Hardcover

Watson, Robert W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1662934513 ISBN 13: 9781662934513

Verlag: Gatekeeper Press, 2023

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The Epic of Gilgamesh is the earliest work of literaturediscovered to date. Despite its age, the story is quite up to date. The epic provides drama with notable characters, offers a strong plot, and considers the universal themes of friendship, death, and the search for immortality. Centered on Gilgamesh, King of Uruk, and his friend, the beast-man Enkidu, the tale relates the courage, hopes, fears, and doubts displayed by these two men through their dynamic personalities. Both men are relatable characters struggling to make sense of the world and of themselves, just like all human beings. Several other characters who encounter Gilgamesh such as Siduri and Utnapishtim offer interesting insights about life and the ways of the world in which they live. Though written approximately 450 years before the book of Genesis, the epic includes a narrative of the great flood that covered the entire earth. Whether seeking an adventure story, learning about the thinking of the ancients, or wanting to glean eternal wisdom, this poetic version of The Epic of Gilgamesh with its illustrations will delight the reader.

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Robert W. Watson has taught at the high school and college levels. Courses taught include ancient, American, and British literature; rhetorical writing; and western philosophy. Because of his love for literature both past and present, Watson has authored several literature study guides as well as instruction in critical writing. Believing a basic course about philosophy was needed for high school students, Watson developed the course, Ever Learning: The History and Fundamentals of Western Philosophy which centers on the popular book, Sophie's World, and augmented with the Bible. Also, wanting to provide an edition suitable for young readers, Watson authored The Epic of Gilgamesh: A Poetic Version, illustrated by the popular artist, Mateoscopio. Currently, Watson is co-editor of WorldviewCurriculum.today, a site for providing materials to home educators for high school students.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Gatekeeper Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1662934513
• ISBN 13: 9781662934513
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 120
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