Gilgamesh: A New Translation of the Ancient Epic by Sophus Helle

Gilgamesh: A New Translation of the Ancient Epic

Sophus Helle

320 pages first pub -1200 (editions)

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Gilgamesh is a Babylonian story about love between men, loss and grief, the confrontation with death; the destruction of nature; insomnia and restlessness, finding peace in one's community, the voice of women, the folly of gods, heroes, and monst...

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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 56%
medium 30%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 36% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 30% | No: 29% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.57

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