Gilgamesh: A Verse Play

By Chad Gracia and Yusef Komunyakaa

Book Overview

The first dramatic adaptation of Gilgamesh

Bringing new life to the world's oldest story, Yusef Komunyakaa and Chad Gracia have refashioned a classic Sumerian legend into a compelling verse play. In this ageless saga, Gilgamesh of Uruk, part god and part man, embarks on an other-worldly quest in search of immortality. This new version elaborates on the key themes of the story and weaves them into a vibrant and emotional new form. Wesleyan's edition of Gilgamesh is like no other and will take its place among the most powerful and engaging interpretations of this timeless tale.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0819568252
• ISBN13: 9780819568250
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher