The Epic of Gilgamesh

N. K. Sandars’s translation of one of the first and greatest works of Western literature has been a classic since it was first published over fifty years ago. This epic poem dates back to the third millennium BC, immortalizing Gilgamesh, King of Uruk and his companion Enkidu who journey to the Spring of Youth, defeat the Bull of Heaven, and slay Humbaba, a monstrous guardian of a forest. When Enkidu dies, Gilgamesh’s grief and fear lead him on a quest for eternal life. A timeless tale of morality, tragedy and pure adventure The Epic of Gilgamesh is an essential part of any library.