# An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic

**Author:** Albert Clay
**Tags:** Epic poetry, Assyro-Babylonian
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**Added:** 10.07.2026
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## Description

This scholarly work presents an invaluable examination of the enduring Epic of Gilgamesh through recently discovered Old Babylonian texts. Co-authored by Albert Clay, this volume provides a meticulous transliteration, translation, and insightful commentary on fragments, notably the "Pennsylvania tablet" and the "Yale tablet," which shed further light on the ancient Mesopotamian narrative. Readers will delve into the earliest known iterations of Gilgamesh's legendary journey, his powerful friendship with the wild man Enkidu, their heroic exploits against mythical beasts, and the profound human quest for meaning and immortality that transcends millennia. This edition offers a crucial window into the evolution of one of the world's first great literary masterpieces, enriching our understanding of its historical and cultural significance.