Before the Muses: An Anthology of Akkadian Literature

By Benjamin R. Foster

Book Overview

Comprehensive collection of ancient Akkadian literature spanning three millennia. 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1883053765
• ISBN13: 9781883053765
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Eisenbrauns
• Length: 1044 Pages
• Weight: 3.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"