Gilgamesh: The Life of a Poem

Reflections on a lost poem and its rediscovery by contemporary poets Gilgamesh is the most ancient long...
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Author: Michael Schmidt
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Language: English
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Gilgamesh: The Life of a Poem by Schmidt, Michael

Gilgamesh: The Life of a Poem

$38.38

Gilgamesh: The Life of a Poem

$38.38
Author: Michael Schmidt
Format: Paperback
Language: English

Reflections on a lost poem and its rediscovery by contemporary poets

Gilgamesh is the most ancient long poem known to exist. It is also the newest classic in the canon of world literature. Lost for centuries to the sands of the Middle East but found again in the 1850s, it is a story of monsters, gods, and cataclysms, and of intimate friendship and love. Acclaimed literary historian Michael Schmidt provides a unique meditation on the rediscovery of Gilgamesh, showing how part of its special fascination is its captivating otherness. He reflects on the work of leading poets such as Charles Olson, Louis Zukofsky, and Yusef Komunyakaa, whose own encounters with the poem are revelatory, and he reads its many translations and editions to bring it vividly to life for today's readers.

Author: Michael Schmidt
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 04/13/2021
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780691205168

About the Author
Michael Schmidt is a literary historian, poet, novelist, translator, and anthologist as well as an editor and publisher. His books include Lives of the Poets, The Novel: A Biography, and The First Poets. Twitter @4Michael7

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