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Gilgamesh the king

by Robert Silverberg

This retelling of the ancient epic follows Gilgamesh, the oppressive King of Uruk, and his companion Enkidu. Following a tragic loss, the mortal king embarks on a quest to conquer death and achieve eternal life.

Accession 8913 ISBN 0330292234 Publisher Pan
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