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The Story of Gilgamesh

By: Yiyun Li
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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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 kill the Bull of Heaven, Enkidu must pay the ultimate price.

©2011 Yiyun Li (P)2014 W F Howes Ltd Classics Literature & Fiction

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"Gripped from page one, I found it impossible to put down" ( Guardian)
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A truly remarkable way of making a timeless story palatable to young and old alike

Told wonderfully in the old tradition

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narrated very well. it makes for a interesting listen. i would recccomend this version to anyone

read very well

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This fairly short story hooks you in. The narrator does an amazing job. Some of the voices are funny but I loved them. Short chapters and really nice translation keeps everything zipping along

Amazing narration

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I recommend this short book, as it’s full of wisdom and things to learn, especially for the younger generation!

Breathtaking classic !

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The sample did not do the narrator justice. Absolutely superb. Excellently told and beautifully translated.

The best narration.

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The prologue of this telling aims to place this ancient epic in a modern/timeless context. The dramatisation is great as a children's tale, amusing to me and helps me see how storytellers throughout the ages would have used this tale. It feels so fresh and has been so influential.

A Great Epic in a Short Time

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It was told as if you were just about to sleep and your favourite person recounted it for you. A tale that it is ever adaptable and full of meaningful life lessons. Highly recommend.

Amazing Adventure and a great bedtime story

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It is very enjoyable and easy to understand even for non-natives. It could be a bit longer in my opinion.

Concise narration

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I enjoyed how this was written/read as a childrens’ story rather than directly as the original. This made it much more accessible. The narration was excellent.

Fantastic retelling of the Epic of Gilgamesh

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an old classic beautifully told and possibly the only recording available. It would be interesting if the book was chosen by the narrator.

a perfect narrator

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