Publisher's Synopsis
The Babylonian Story of the Deluge and the Epic of Gilgamish with an Account of the Royal Libraries of Nineveh is a book by E. A. Wallis Budge. It is a comprehensive collection of two ancient Babylonian tales that have been translated into English. The first tale, the Babylonian Story of the Deluge, is a narrative about a great flood that destroys the world and the survival of one man and his family. The second tale, the Epic of Gilgamish, is a story about a heroic king who embarks on a journey to seek immortality. In addition to these two tales, the book also includes an account of the royal libraries of Nineveh, which were discovered in the 19th century and contained a wealth of ancient texts. Budge provides a detailed description of the discovery and excavation of the libraries, as well as information on the texts that were found within them. Overall, this book is a fascinating look into the ancient Babylonian culture and mythology, as well as the history of archaeology and the discovery of ancient texts. Budge's translations are accessible and engaging, making this book a great read for anyone interested in ancient history, mythology, or archaeology.Contents: The Story of the Deluge; The Library of Nineveh; Ashur-Bani-Pal's Prism; Sumerian Literature; Colophons of Tablets; Gilgamish; the Tablets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
