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Item Details
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THE STORY OF GILGAMESH
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| By: |
Yiyun Li, Marco Lorenzetti (Illus), Marco Lorenzetti |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£14.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1782690239 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781782690238 |
| Publisher: |
PUSHKIN CHILDREN'S BOOKS |
| Pub. date: |
1 March, 2014 |
| Pages: |
104 |
| Translated from: |
English |
| Description: |
The oldest written story on Earth, retold for children |
| Synopsis: |
The oldest written story on Earth, retold for children"A real friend is a companion for your heart."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 - together - kill the Bull of Heaven, Enkidu must pay the ultimate price. In his grief and fear of his own death, Gilgamesh goes on a journey to discover the secret to immortality ... |
| Illustrations: |
Full colour, throughout |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Pushkin Children's Books |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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