Gilgamesh

'A comprehensive Introduction with a light touch (Beckman), a poetic rendering with verve and moxie (Lombardo): This edition of the colossal Babylonian Gilgamesh Epic should satisfy all readers who seek to plumb its wealth and depth without stumbling over its many inconvenient gaps and cruxes. A fine gift to all lovers of great literature.' - Jack M. Sasson, Emeritus Professor, Vanderbilt University and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Stanley Lombardo is Emeritus Professor of Classics, University of Kansas.

Gary Beckman is George C. Cameron Professor of Ancient Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

'Acomprehensive Introduction with a light touch (Beckman), a poetic renderingwith verve and moxie (Lombardo): This edition of the colossal Babylonian Gilgamesh Epic should satisfy all readers who seek to plumb its wealth anddepth without stumbling over its many inconvenient gaps and cruxes. A finegift to all lovers of great literature.' -- Jack M. Sasson, EmeritusProfessor, Vanderbilt University and The University of North Carolina atChapel Hill

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