An Old Babylonian Version Of The Gilgamesh Epic On The Basis Of Recently Discovered Texts : Kessinger Publishing : 9781428609686 : 1428609687 : 26 May 2006 : ""An Old Babylonian Version Of The Gilgamesh Epic On The Basis Of Recently Discovered Texts"" by Morris Jastrow is a scholarly work that presents a new translation of the Gilgamesh epic, one of the oldest known works of literature in human history. The book is based on recently discovered texts from ancient Babylonian sources that shed new light on this epic tale of the legendary king Gilgamesh and his quest for immortality. The author provides an introduction that explains the historical and cultural context of the epic, as well as a detailed analysis of the newly discovered texts and their significance. The translation itself is faithful to the original language and style of the ancient Babylonians, and is accompanied by extensive notes and commentary that help readers understand the nuances of the text. Overall, ""An Old Babylo