The Literature of Ancient Sumer
| AUTHOR | Cunningham, Graham; Robson, Eleanor; Cunningham, Graham et al. |
| PUBLISHER | OUP Oxford (06/22/2006) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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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 myths and lyrical hymns to proverbs and love poetry. The translations have benefited both from the work of many scholars and from our ever-increasing understanding of Sumerian. In addition to reflecting the advances made by modern scholarship, the translations are written in clear, accessible English. An extensive introduction discusses the literary qualities of the works, the people who created and copied them in ancient Iraq, and how the study of Sumerian literature has evolved over the last 150 years.
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ISBN-13:
9780199296330
ISBN-10:
0199296332
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Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
440
Carton Quantity:
18
Product Dimensions:
6.02 x 0.96 x 8.52 inches
Weight:
1.21 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
Maps,
Table of Contents,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
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Literary Collections | Ancient, Classical & Medieval
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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 myths and lyrical hymns to proverbs and love poetry. The translations have benefited both from the work of many scholars and from our ever-increasing understanding of Sumerian. In addition to reflecting the advances made by modern scholarship, the translations are written in clear, accessible English. An extensive introduction discusses the literary qualities of the works, the people who created and copied them in ancient Iraq, and how the study of Sumerian literature has evolved over the last 150 years.
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