The Epic of Gilgamesh by

The Epic of Gilgamesh

with N.K. Sandars (Translator), N.K. Sandars (Translator)

128 pages first pub -1200 (editions)

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N. K. Sandars's landmark translation of one of the first and greatest works of Western literature A Penguin ClassicGilgamesh, King of Uruk, and his companion Enkidu are the only heroes to have survived from the ancient literature of Babylon, immor...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
reflective 36%
emotional 34%
challenging 26%
sad 20%
informative 17%
inspiring 14%
dark 11%
mysterious 11%
funny 7%
hopeful 6%
tense 6%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 31%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 36% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 30% | No: 29% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.58

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