The Literature of Ancient Sumer
Download or Read eBook The Literature of Ancient Sumer PDF written by Jeremy A. Black and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2004 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Jeremy A. Black |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 444 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0199296332 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780199296330 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Literature of Ancient Sumer by : Jeremy A. Black
Book excerpt: Sumerian is the oldest written language of ancient Iraq, first written down some 5,000 years ago. Its literature, encompassing narrative myths, lyrical hymns, proverbs and love poetry, provides a stimulating insight into the world's first urban civilization. This is a comprehensive collection.
