{"product_id":"2940157273651","title":"An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic","description":"This excellent retelling of the Gilgamesh myth by Albert Tobias Clay explains the script from the famous Yale tablets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe entire legend is retold superbly by the author, whose scholarly experience and researches of the text is scarcely rivaled. Splitting the chapters into the individual columns he has personally translated, Clay capably explains and details the characters, plot and characteristics of the Babylonian language. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for students, scholars of antiquity and those with a general interest in the ancient myths and legends of Babylon, Clay's researches offer a glimpse into the rich culture and traditions of the Babylonian Empire. His intimate knowledge of the cuneiform script allows the reader to explore and absorb the myriad nuances contained in the Gilgamesh legend. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis edition of the book is complete with Clay's original annotations and notes, so that the reader may easily comprehend the story told and make good use of this book as a source of references. In addition, several images of the Yale tablets are appended at the beginning and the conclusion of the book.","brand":"Pantianos Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47112483537136,"sku":"2940157273651","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940157273651_p0.jpg?v=1764098308","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940157273651","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}