There was a problem loading your book clubs. Together they wander the kingdom as brothers, conquering demons until a cruel twist changes Gilgamesh… Gilgamesh the King Book Description : A thrilling retelling of the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh from the Hugo and Nebula Award–Winning author of Lord Valentine’s Castle. Gilgamesh was first inscribed in cuneiform writing on clay tablets by an unknown author during the Sumerian era and has been described as one of the greatest works of literature in the recounting of … “That is the truth. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. To impress them forever he … It is sad that this is such a rarity, at least it was until recently. Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2018. Tastefully Written Fable About Compassion and Friendship that Will Leave Children Eager for More. It is a modern retelling of the Gilgamesh story and not, in my opinion, especially insightful as regards the milieux of the original. I've learned so much from this novel - about the culture, history and beliefs of the early people of Mesopotamia. Soon Enkidu becomes gravely ill and lies on his bed weeping because death will part him from Gilgamesh. Silverberg is good writer and does a very readable adaptation, although I admit I'm not familiar with the source material. The language was good. Nicely illustrated and simply told tale of humankind's oldest story, Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2019. Deals to a large extent with the lust for power and the struggle between the high priestess of the Kingdom and th. His journey takes him on a quest to find immortality, because he has always feared death. He is a flawed hero, but a very interesting one. I enjoyed it a lot, seeing how interesting this adaptation was. It's well illustrated as well. If this doesn't sound like the epic as you remember it, well, technically it is not, but the liberties the author has taken with the story make for better reading for the preschool set! Very different in style from his SF novels but also very enjoyable. And when we cease to fear death, there is no death. And yet this does not diminish the "mythic" power of the story at all. Gilgamesh the King (The Gilgamesh Trilogy), Teen & Young Adult African Historical Fiction, Tundra Books; Reprint edition (April 25, 1998), Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2019. I am far from disappointed. His saga was “composed” orally at roughly the same time, first appearing in Sumerian cuneiform in roughly 2000 BC, then were later copied and translated into Akkadian and Hittite versions over the next 1000 years. [Ludmila Zeman] -- Gilgamesh, half-god and half-man, in his loneliness and isolation becomes a cruel tyrant over the citizens of Uruk. Pretty much enjoyed the story and the audiobook version. Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2019. Gilgamesh the King. Quite an accomplishment! Gilgamesh the king by Ludmila Zeman, Apr 25, 1998, San Val, Perfection Learning edition, library binding A dream-like quality, mythic, primitive, primal, intimate, compelling and surprisingly real. I don't know, but I liked it. But Silverberg, in giving us Gilgamesh's story before the events of the epic and the epic itself, in Gilgamesh's voice, makes this ancient king's story emotional and immediate and soliciting of our empathy. A great take on the epic - loved it. Gilgamesh’s appetite for wine, women, and warfare is insatiable. A very concise and well written story with beautiful illustrations. A truly amazing re-telling of the oldest saga on record. Indeed, it may enhance it. This book is supposedly written and illustrated for children. To impress them forever he orders a great wall to be built, driving his people to exhaustion and despair so that they cry to the Sun God for help. A thrilling retelling of the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh from the Hugo and Nebula Award–Winning author of Lord Valentine’s Castle. Gilgamesh’s appetite for wine, women, and warfare … It is a beautiful re telling of a small part wonderfully illustrated. The “Epic of Gilgamesh” is an ancient epic Sumerian poem about the exploits of Gilgamesh, the greatest king of Uruk in Mesopotamia. It tells the tale of how he overworked his people to build a great … Start by marking “Gilgamesh the King (Gilgamesh, #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. There, Enkidu, the "uncivilized" beast from the forest, shows the evil Gilgamesh through friendship what it means to be human. Condition: Very Good. The tension between Ishtar and Gilgamesh is electrifying. But the explicitly worded and illustrated description of Enkidu and Shamat's releationship is completely unnecessary for this audience, and ruins the whole book. Somehow, though, I always thought I would be disappointed. After reading the whole trilogy, we made our own clay "cuneiform" tablets. The Story of Gilgamesh, left my 10, 8, and 6 year old sons yearning for more. This is the Gilgamesh myth broken down into it's most banal true-to-life version. Having read several translations of the Epic of Gilgamesh (the Andrew George one is very good), I have wanted to read Silverberg's novel for years. This very nearly is the type of book I was looking for for years. The epic tale of Gilgamesh, the legendary god-king of Sumeria who discovered the secret of eternal life, has enflamed the imaginations of countless generations. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Children's Ancient Civilization Fiction (Books), © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Welcome back. Anu insists that one of the men must die, and Enlil agrees—Enkidu will die. All in all, he provided us with the opportunity to read this ancient story in an enriching and enlightening way. That was the … This makes the epic forever relatable. Paperback or Softback. The semi-mythical king Gilgamesh, according to the chronology presented in the Sumerian king list, ruled Uruk in the 27th century BC. All events can be explained rationally, but the book does a very good job of depicting some of the cultural beliefs of the Sumerians, with very few anachronisms. There's a problem loading this menu right now. I will re-read someday! It certainly has some appeal but Silverberg takes the most interesting conflict of the book, the kings struggle with his cities' … The “Epic of Gilgamesh” is an ancient epic Sumerian poem about the exploits of Gilgamesh, the greatest king of Uruk in Mesopotamia. by ibooks. Gilgamesh’s appetite for wine, women, … The pictures and written words are great. This is the story of Gilgamesh, King of Kings, who brought back knowledge from before the flood - who loved and lost his companion Enkidu and had to find out why we die. Gilgamesh, half-god and half-man, in his loneliness and isolation becomes a cruel tyrant over the citizens of Uruk. We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published More personal that either the Iliad or the Odyssey, yet it expresses similar values. Don't think I am up to more of the series. Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2016. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Gilgamesh lived approximately 5000 years ago, in the Tigris-Euphrates valley of what is now Iraq, in 2800 BC. Gilgamesh the king. Definitely a worthy read. These independent … Hardcover. The Gilgamesh that Robert Silverberg describes is a combination of Leonidas (as portrayed by Gerard Butler in 300), Conan (as portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Ted Nugent: he is an alpha male with an attitude, a manly man of testosteronian power and ursine manliness, with a steaming hot side order of god-like virile manly manness. Don’t neglect teaching the fairy tales, the myths, the fantasies...within these tales lie worthy lessons and here your children can meet and conquer some of life’s biggest conundrums. A thrilling retelling of the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh from the Hugo and Nebula Award–Winning author of Lord Valentine’s Castle. Nevertheless this is a great read; Silverberg has mixed a lot of everyday life into the tales, stringing them into a memoir format which works well. In answer, another kind of man, Enkidu, is sent to earth to live among the animals and learn kindness from them. Read this book on Questia. My boys are fascinated by the story of Gilgamesh and this story led us down the deepest of rabbit holes which all great books do! An epic story retold in modern format. Refresh and try again. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I prefer these legends to be retold using more formal, "mythic" language, as Lawrence does. Silverberg definitely had a feel for the mythic quality of story of the hero Gilgamesh. To see what your friends thought of this book. Silverberg researched the subject well, and managed to bring to life the old myths of Gilgamesh, who went looking for eternal life. I was completely engrossed in the book, both from an historical perspective and by the wonderful prose that Silverberg is known for. Book. Deals to a large extent with the lust for power and the struggle between the high priestess of the Kingdom and the King. 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