The literature of ancient Sumer
translated and introduced by Jeremy Black ... [et al.].
Bok Engelsk 2004 · Electronic books.
| Utgitt | Oxford ; New York : : Oxford University Press, , 2004.
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (437 p.)
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| Opplysninger | Description based upon print version of record.. - Contents; List of illustrations; How to use this book; Chronological table; INTRODUCTION; A. HEROES AND KINGS; B. INANA AND DUMUZID; C. ENLIL AND NINLIL; D. THE MOON-GOD NANNA-SUEN; E. THE WARRIOR GODS NERGAL, NUMUŠDA, AND NINURTA; F. LOVE AND SEX; G. THE NATURAL ORDER; H. THE HYMNIC GENRES; I. SCRIBES AND LEARNING; J. THE DECAD, A SCRIBAL CURRICULUM; Other thematic groupings; Index of compositions by ETCSL catalogue number; Glossary of Sumerian names. - Sumerian is the oldest written language of ancient Iraq, first written down some 5000 years ago. Its literature, encompassing narrative myths, lyrical hymns, proverbs, and love poetry, provides a stimulating insight into the world's first urban civilization. Written in clear, accessible English, these translations are the most comprehensive collection of the world's first literature. - ;This anthology of Sumerian literature constitutes the most comprehensive collection ever published, and includes examples of most of the different types of composition written in the language, from narrative my
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| ISBN | 0199263116
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