The Epic of Gilgamesh: An English Verison with an Introduction by Unknown

The Epic of Gilgamesh: An English Verison with an Introduction

Unknown with N.K. Sandars

128 pages first pub -1200 (editions)

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Miraculously preserved on clay tables which were deciphered in the last century, The Epic of Gilgamesh is at least 1,500 years older than Homer. This volume contains a straightforward English version of the adventures of the great king of Uruk in ...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
reflective 36%
emotional 34%
challenging 26%
sad 20%
informative 17%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 11%
dark 10%
funny 7%
hopeful 6%
tense 6%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 30%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 36% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

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