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 written by E.A. Wallis Budge. The book is a comprehensive account of the ancient Babylonian story of the great flood and the epic of Gilgamish. It also provides an overview of the royal libraries of Nineveh, which were home to some of the most important literary and historical documents of the ancient world.The book is divided into two main sections. The first section provides a detailed analysis of the Babylonian story of the deluge, which is a tale of a great flood that destroys the world. Budge examines the different versions of the story that have been discovered and provides insights into the cultural and religious significance of the tale.The second section of the book focuses on the epic of Gilgamish, which is one of the oldest pieces of literature in the world. Budge provides a detailed analysis of the story and explores its themes of mortality, heroism, and the search for immortality.Throughout the book, Budge provides historical context and background information on the ancient Babylonian civilization. He also discusses the discovery and translation of the cuneiform tablets that contain these ancient stories.Overall, The Babylonian Story of the Deluge and the Epic of Gilgamish: With an Account of the Royal Libraries of Nineveh is a fascinating exploration of ancient Babylonian literature and history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the ancient world and the origins of human storytelling.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1920 Edition.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.
