Ancient Assyrian Literature: Sennacherib's Boast

By: Charles F. Horne

Book Overview

Ancient Assyrian Literature: Sennacherib's Boast is a book written by Charles F. Horne that explores the ancient literature of the Assyrian civilization. The book specifically focuses on one of the most famous pieces of Assyrian literature, Sennacherib's Boast, which is a poem written by the Assyrian king Sennacherib in the 7th century BCE. The poem details Sennacherib's military conquests and his power as a ruler, and it is considered a masterpiece of Assyrian literature. Horne provides a detailed analysis of the poem, including its historical context and literary techniques. The book also includes translations of other Assyrian texts and an overview of the Assyrian civilization's culture, religion, and society. Overall, Ancient Assyrian Literature: Sennacherib's Boast is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history, literature, or the Assyrian civilization.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Babylonia and Assyria, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100138.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425330487
• ISBN13: 9781425330484
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"