Sophus Helle
Enheduana: The Complete Poems of the World's First Author
Enheduana: The Complete Poems of the World's First Author
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The complete poems of the priestess Enheduana, the world's first known author, have been newly translated from the original Sumerian. These hymns of great power treat themes that are as relevant today as they were four thousand years ago, such as exile, social disruption, the power of storytelling, gender-bending identities, the devastation of war, and the terrifying forces of nature. This book is the first complete translation of her poems from the original Sumerian and provides background on the historical context in which they were composed and circulated, the works literary structure and themes, and their reception in both the ancient and the modern world.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 28 May 2024
Publisher: Yale University Press
The complete poems of the priestess Enheduana, the world's first known author, have been newly translated from the original Sumerian. Helles' translations replicate the intensity and imagery of the original hymns, making them literary time bombs that have lain buried for millennia. In addition to his translations, Helle provides background on the historical context in which Enheduana's poems were composed and circulated, the works' literary structure and themes, and their reception in both the ancient and the modern world. Unjustly forgotten for millennia, Enheduana's poems are essential reading for anyone interested in the literary history of women, religion, the environment, gender, motherhood, authorship, and empire.
Weight: 302g
Dimension: 215 x 141 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300276763
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