The Literature of Ancient Sumer

The Literature of Ancient Sumer
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 444
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ISBN-10 : 0199296332
ISBN-13 : 9780199296330
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Download or read book The Literature of Ancient Sumer 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. 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.


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