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Gilgamesh (New & Ancient Mesopotamian Tales)
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| Expected release date is Oct 27th 2026 |
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Product Details
Author:
Emily H. Wilson, Enrique Jiménez
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
368
Publisher:
Flame Tree Publishing (October 27, 2026)
Imprint:
Flame Tree Collections
Release Date:
October 27, 2026
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9781835628089
ISBN-10:
1835628087
Weight:
18.64oz
Dimensions:
6" x 8.375" x 1"
File:
Eloquence-SimonSchuster_04282026_P10013495_onix30-20260428.xml
Folder:
Eloquence
List Price:
$30.00
Pub Discount:
65
Series:
Myths, Gods & Immortals
Case Pack:
18
As low as:
$23.10
Publisher Identifier:
P-SS
Discount Code:
A
Overview
An awesome new title featuring the archetypal hero Gilgamesh, with new stories exploring identity, mythology and fresh paths.
The ancient hero from Mesopotamian mythology and legendary king of Uruk in Sumer, Gilgamesh is a hugely influential figure, not least on Homer's famous tales, the Iliad and the Odyssey, but also on modern culture. His stories, and later Babylonian interwoven narrative, have it all: quests to the underworld, epic journeys, ghosts, giants and beasts, a great flood, love and death. Together with the goddess Inanna (aka Ishtar) and his beloved companion Enkidu, Gilgamesh experiences adventure and self-discovery as gripping as any Hellenistic hero. This exciting book includes new stories that explore this character and all his virtues, flaws, adventures and relationships. Whether as told in the ancient tablets or extrapolated in the authors' imaginations, whether set 2000 years BCE or 2150 CE – the tales are fresh with insight and inventiveness. Also accompanied by an introductory section covering the original tales and background to the character, by Emily H. Wilson, author of The Sumerians Trilogy of novels: Inanna, Gilgamesh and Ninshubar, the reader will truly discover the gripping story of this archetypal hero.
About the series: Discover the mythology of humankind through its heroes, characters, gods and immortal figures. Myths, Gods & Immortals brings together the new and the ancient, familiar stories with a fresh and imaginative twist. Each book brings back to life a legendary, mythological or folkloric figure, with new stories alongside a comprehensive introduction which tells the original tales and emphasizes ancient and modern connections, tracing history and stories across continents, cultures and peoples. New and emerging writers from open submissions reveal hidden themes, casting fresh perspectives on well known stories, complementing the specially commissioned story of the origins and the cultural background from the era. The first titles are Medusa, Odin, Anansi and Circe.
The ancient hero from Mesopotamian mythology and legendary king of Uruk in Sumer, Gilgamesh is a hugely influential figure, not least on Homer's famous tales, the Iliad and the Odyssey, but also on modern culture. His stories, and later Babylonian interwoven narrative, have it all: quests to the underworld, epic journeys, ghosts, giants and beasts, a great flood, love and death. Together with the goddess Inanna (aka Ishtar) and his beloved companion Enkidu, Gilgamesh experiences adventure and self-discovery as gripping as any Hellenistic hero. This exciting book includes new stories that explore this character and all his virtues, flaws, adventures and relationships. Whether as told in the ancient tablets or extrapolated in the authors' imaginations, whether set 2000 years BCE or 2150 CE – the tales are fresh with insight and inventiveness. Also accompanied by an introductory section covering the original tales and background to the character, by Emily H. Wilson, author of The Sumerians Trilogy of novels: Inanna, Gilgamesh and Ninshubar, the reader will truly discover the gripping story of this archetypal hero.
About the series: Discover the mythology of humankind through its heroes, characters, gods and immortal figures. Myths, Gods & Immortals brings together the new and the ancient, familiar stories with a fresh and imaginative twist. Each book brings back to life a legendary, mythological or folkloric figure, with new stories alongside a comprehensive introduction which tells the original tales and emphasizes ancient and modern connections, tracing history and stories across continents, cultures and peoples. New and emerging writers from open submissions reveal hidden themes, casting fresh perspectives on well known stories, complementing the specially commissioned story of the origins and the cultural background from the era. The first titles are Medusa, Odin, Anansi and Circe.
