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Best Translation of Gilgamesh

August 24, 2023

The Best Translation of Gilgamesh

Gilgamesh: A New English Version
by Stephen Mitchell

This is considered the best English translation of Gilgamesh currently available because it is meticulously translated into highly readable English. The text is supplemented by extensive notes that provide context as well as explanations as to why certain translational choices were made.

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