nancy sandars (25 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Gilgamesh, King of Uruk, and his companion Enkidu are the only heroes to have survived from the ancient literature of Babylon, immortalized in this epic poem that dates back to the 3rd millennium BC. Together they journey to the Spring of Youth, defeat the Bull of Heaven and slay the monster Humbaba. When Enkidu dies, Gilgamesh's grief and fear of death are such that they lead him to undertake a quest for eternal life. A timeless tale of morality, tragedy and pure adventure, The Epic of Gilgamesh is a landmark literary exploration of man's search for immortality.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Gilgamesh, King of Uruk, and his companion Enkidu are the only heroes to have survived from the ancient literature of Babylon, immortalized in this epic poem that dates back to the 3rd millennium BC. Together they journey to the Spring of Youth, defeat the Bull of Heaven and slay the monster Humbaba. When Enkidu dies, Gilgamesh's grief and fear of death are such that they lead him to undertake a quest for eternal life. A timeless tale of morality, tragedy and pure adventure, The Epic of Gilgamesh is a landmark literary exploration of man's search for immortality.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This book comprises five poems dating from the height of the Babylonian civilisation in the second millennium BC. They include "The New Babylonian Creation", which was recited at the new year festival in honour of the god Marduk and his conquest of Tiamat, "Inanna's Journey to Hell", in which the goddess of fertility descends into a gloomy wasteland of devils and darkness, and "Adapa: the Man", a story of man's fall from grace, not through disobedience but through blind obedience. N.K. Sanders also translated "The Epic of Gilgamesh". This book comprises five poems dating from the height of the Babylonian civilization in the second millennium BC. They include "The New Babylonian Creation", "Inanna's Journey to Hell" and "Adapa: the Man". Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 184 + pp. An excellent study or work or reading or research copy! Solidly and tightly bound copy with moderate external, but minimal internal wear and use. Copy with crisp pages and clean text. Moderate browning, tanning, foxing or discoloration on page edges, not affecting text. Slightly creased spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Condizione: Bueno. : Esta es la antigua historia de Gilgamesh, el rey sabio de Uruk que conoció el mundo, vio misterios y cosas secretas, y transmitió un relato de los días anteriores al Diluvio. Considerada una de las obras literarias más antiguas de la humanidad, este poema eterno narra una historia de amor, poder y la búsqueda de la inmortalidad por parte de un rey dominado por los sentidos y la violencia de los placeres.La presente edición cuenta con la traducción y adaptación de Pedro Tamen, basada en la versión de Nancy K. Sandars, ofreciendo al lector una puerta de entrada accesible a la mitología sumeria y a las aventuras épicas de Gilgamesh y su compañero Enkidu. EAN: 9789726992271 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción|Historia Título: Gilgamesh Autor: Pedro Tamen| Nancy K. Sandars Editorial: Vega Idioma: pt Páginas: 79 Formato: tapa blanda.

SIGNED & INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR TO VINCENT O'SULLIVAN. 8vo softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condizione: Very Good. 5 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: Quarto (25 x 19 cms). Category: Antiquity; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 103pp. Collection of fifty-seven poems by the famous archaeologist Nancy Sandars. Number of poems written about the London Underground network. Preface by the author's friend and fellow poet, Peter Levi. Printed in a limited edition of 200 copies. This is copy #27. Light tan card covers with black and green lettering. Green end pages. previous owner's faded ownership stamp on ffep. Appears unread.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Gilgamesh, King of Uruk, and his companion Enkidu are the only heroes to have survived from the ancient literature of Babylon, immortalized in this epic poem that dates back to the 3rd millennium BC. Together they journey to the Spring of Youth, defeat the Bull of Heaven and slay the monster Humbaba. When Enkidu dies, Gilgamesh's grief and fear of death are such that they lead him to undertake a quest for eternal life. A timeless tale of morality, tragedy and pure adventure, The Epic of Gilgamesh is a landmark literary exploration of man's search for immortality.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. Good standard account. pp508. Illus. Pelican History of Art Series. 2nd ed.

Wrappers (paperback) 214 pp.: ill., maps; 25 cm. Dutch text. (sl. discoloured, few small stains on edges, although very good) TRansl. of = Vert.van: The sea peoples. 770g.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Light wear.

Paperback. Condizione: Gut. Gebraucht - Gut - ungelesen,als Mängelexemplar gekennzeichnet, mit leichten Mängeln an Schnitt oder Einband durch Lager- oder Transportschaden, Rückseite beschädigt -N K Sandars has worked extensively in the fields of archaeology and prehistory and is a fellow of the British Academy. Her book of poems, Grandmother's Steps & Other Poems, was published in 2000.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 128 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - N. K. Sandars's landmark translation of one of the first and greatest works of Western literatureGilgamesh, King of Uruk, and his companion Enkidu are the only heroes to have survived from the ancient literature of Babylon, immortalized in this epic poem that dates back to the third millennium BC. Together they journey to the Spring of Youth, defeat the Bull of Heaven and slay the monster Humbaba. When Enkidu dies, Gilgamesh's grief and fear of death are such that they lead him to undertake a quest for eternal life. A timeless tale of morality, tragedy and pure adventure, The Epic of Gilgamesh is a landmark literary exploration of man's search for immortality.N. K. Sandars's lucid, accessible translation is prefaced by a detailed introduction that examines the narrative and historical context of the work. In addition, there is a glossary of names and a map of the Ancient Orient.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Thames and Hudson, London, 1987, 2nd, revised edition. In-8, 224 pages. Original softcover, a fine copy. From the library of Egyptologist Charles Cornell Van Siclen III (VSX). Language: English. This book ships from the USA, shipping costs will be updated accordingly (TXR). Relevant subjects: Egypt: New Kingdom, Levant.

Condizione: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Gilgamesh, King of Uruk, and his companion Enkidu are the only heroes to have survived from the ancient literature of Babylon, immortalized in this epic poem that dates back to the 3rd millennium BC. Together they journey to the Spring of Youth, defeat the Bull of Heaven and slay the monster Humbaba. When Enkidu dies, Gilgamesh's grief and fear of death are such that they lead him to undertake a quest for eternal life. A timeless tale of morality, tragedy and pure adventure, The Epic of Gilgamesh is a landmark literary exploration of man's search for immortality.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Dutch.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st UK Edition. (Ancient peoples and places ; v. 89)Draws upon archaeological findings to reveal the nature and origins of the seafaring peoples whose widespread dispersion nearly destroyed East Mediterranean civilization in the thirteenth century B.C. 224p illus.(some col.) bibliography. index.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Limited Numbered Edition. Type: Book N.B. Number 28 of 200 limited numbered copies. (POETRY).

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. First Edition. Wraps. 8vo. Wraps. No. 78 of 200 copies. Publishers compliments slip loosely inserted. ISBN: 0090240068 Pages: 103 Very slight creasing otherwise near fine.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This book comprises five poems dating from the height of the Babylonian civilisation in the second millennium BC. They include "The New Babylonian Creation", which was recited at the new year festival in honour of the god Marduk and his conquest of Tiamat, "Inanna's Journey to Hell", in which the goddess of fertility descends into a gloomy wasteland of devils and darkness, and "Adapa: the Man", a story of man's fall from grace, not through disobedience but through blind obedience. N.K. Sanders also translated "The Epic of Gilgamesh". This book comprises five poems dating from the height of the Babylonian civilization in the second millennium BC. They include "The New Babylonian Creation", "Inanna's Journey to Hell" and "Adapa: the Man". This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.