The Literature of Ancient Sumer
Jeremy Black, Graham Cunningham, Eleanor Robson, Gábor Zólyomi
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.
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Year:
2004
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Language:
english
Pages:
437
ISBN 10:
0199263116
ISBN 13:
9780199263110
File:
PDF, 3.51 MB
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english, 2004