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The Story of Gilgamesh

By: Yiyun Li
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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Godlike Gilgamesh, King of Uruk, has built a beautiful city, but is also a terrible tyrant. In answer to the prayers of his oppressed citizens, the gods create Enkidu, a wild man whose destiny is to first fight Gilgamesh, and then become his life-long friend. They embark on adventures together, but when they kill the Bull of Heaven, Enkidu must pay the ultimate price.©2011 Yiyun Li (P)2014 W F Howes Ltd Classics Literature & Fiction
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The prologue of this telling aims to place this ancient epic in a modern/timeless context. The dramatisation is great as a children's tale, amusing to me and helps me see how storytellers throughout the ages would have used this tale. It feels so fresh and has been so influential.

A Great Epic in a Short Time

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A great narrator with a fantastic repertoire of voices and accents. Enjoyable mythic epic that teaches us the value of life and death and the importance of maturity and wisdom.

Great creation and flood myth

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The sample did not do the narrator justice. Absolutely superb. Excellently told and beautifully translated.

The best narration.

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I recommend this short book, as it’s full of wisdom and things to learn, especially for the younger generation!

Breathtaking classic !

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It was told as if you were just about to sleep and your favourite person recounted it for you. A tale that it is ever adaptable and full of meaningful life lessons. Highly recommend.

Amazing Adventure and a great bedtime story

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