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Gilgamesh the King - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Silverberg, Robert
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine in Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0877955999
- ISBN 13
- 9780877955993
- Seller
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Summerville, South Carolina, United States
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About This Item
New York: Arbor House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0877955999 . A handsome first Edition/First Printing, Fine in a like dust-jacket; Gilgamesh is a legendary king who is said to have ruled over Sumer and Akkad in ancient Mesopotamia. He is known for his epic journey to find the secret to eternal life, and for his superhuman strength and ability to defeat enemies. Gilgamesh is a fascinating character who is full of wisdom and is often compared to other great figures in mythology, such as Achilles and Hercules. Robert Silverberg's Gilgamesh is an excellent novelization of the ancient story, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient mythology or in the history of the Middle East.; 8vo; 320 pages .
Synopsis
Gilgamesh the King is a 1984 fantasy novel by Robert Silverberg presenting the Epic of Gilgamesh as a novel.
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- Bookseller
- Books Tell You Why, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 57895
- Title
- Gilgamesh the King - 1st Edition/1st Printing
- Author
- Silverberg, Robert
- Format/Binding
- 1/4 Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0877955999
- ISBN 13
- 9780877955993
- Publisher
- Arbor House
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1984
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