The Epic Of Gilgamesh: The Babylonian Epic Poem And Other Texts In Akkadian And Sumerian; Translated And With An Introduction By Andrew George by Anonymous

The Epic Of Gilgamesh: The Babylonian Epic Poem And Other Texts In Akkadian And Sumerian; Translated And With An Introduction By Andrew George

Anonymous with Andrew R. George (Translator)

225 pages first pub -1200 (editions)

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The epic was originally the work of an anonymous Babylonian poet who lived more than 3,700 years ago. This is the tale of one man's struggle against death. The hero seeks immortality and journeys to the ends of the earth and beyond.

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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 12%

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: 46% | 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%

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