Before the Muses
An Anthology of Akkadian Literature
CDL Press · Print & ebook · June 30, 2005
Comprehensive collection of ancient Akkadian literature spanning three millennia.
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- Genres
- Ancient & Classical Collections, Ancient & Classical Poetry, Ancient History
- Published
- CDL Press, June 30, 2005
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Comprehensive collection of ancient Akkadian literature spanning three millennia.
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This larger, completely new, 3rd edition contains many compositions not in the previous editions; new translations of previously included compositions; incorporation of new text fragments identified or excavated since the last publication; all new footnotes; references and commentary brought up to date to reflect scholarly work of the last 10 years; and 100 more pages than the old two-volume edition. Read more
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| Ancient & Classical Collections | 87% |
|---|---|
| Ancient & Classical Poetry | 55% |
| Ancient History | 36% |
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Publisher categories
- Ancient History
- Ancient & Classical Collections
- Biblical History & Culture
- Authors
- Benjamin R. Foster
- Publisher
- CDL Press
- Published
- June 30, 2005
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Ancient History