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A Mesopotamian Miscellany

By Benjamin R. Foster , Karen Polinger Foster

Book information

Publisher
Gorgias Press
Year
2020
ISBN
146324052X, 9781463240523
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5427958 bytes)
Series
Gorgias Studies in the Ancient Near East 15
Pages
174\174
Time added
2022-11-28 22:11:07

Description

Drawn from Akkadian and Sumerian tablets in the Yale Babylonian Collection, many of them previously unpublished, this collection of readings brings to life the vibrancy of ancient Mesopotamian literature, beyond its better-known myths and epics. The book’s unique thematic structure presents a wide range of timeless subjects, while the individual selections open new perspectives, thanks to their vivid details. The texts include letters, poems, prayers, humorous sketches, dialogues, and proverbs. Each theme is introduced, followed by brief commentaries on the dozen or more illustrative texts. Suggestions for further reading are also provided, as well as a map, chronological outline, and general introduction.

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