The Story of Gilgamesh
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Jonathan Keeble
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Yiyun Li
About this listen
Godlike Gilgamesh, King of Uruk, has built a beautiful city, but is also a terrible tyrant. In answer to the prayers of his oppressed citizens, the gods create Enkidu, a wild man whose destiny is to first fight Gilgamesh, and then become his life-long friend. They embark on adventures together, but when they kill the Bull of Heaven, Enkidu must pay the ultimate price.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-02-25
Told wonderfully in the old tradition
A truly remarkable way of making a timeless story palatable to young and old alike
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- Leon
- 12-01-25
read very well
narrated very well. it makes for a interesting listen. i would recccomend this version to anyone
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- Yashin
- 02-02-24
Amazing narration
This fairly short story hooks you in. The narrator does an amazing job. Some of the voices are funny but I loved them. Short chapters and really nice translation keeps everything zipping along
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- Alin Balauca
- 17-06-24
Breathtaking classic !
I recommend this short book, as it’s full of wisdom and things to learn, especially for the younger generation!
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- Dean
- 06-08-20
The best narration.
The sample did not do the narrator justice. Absolutely superb. Excellently told and beautifully translated.
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- John - Lake District
- 16-03-24
A Great Epic in a Short Time
The prologue of this telling aims to place this ancient epic in a modern/timeless context. The dramatisation is great as a children's tale, amusing to me and helps me see how storytellers throughout the ages would have used this tale. It feels so fresh and has been so influential.
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- Celeste
- 24-10-23
Amazing Adventure and a great bedtime story
It was told as if you were just about to sleep and your favourite person recounted it for you. A tale that it is ever adaptable and full of meaningful life lessons. Highly recommend.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-09-24
Concise narration
It is very enjoyable and easy to understand even for non-natives. It could be a bit longer in my opinion.
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- Hannah
- 07-03-25
Fantastic retelling of the Epic of Gilgamesh
I enjoyed how this was written/read as a childrens’ story rather than directly as the original. This made it much more accessible. The narration was excellent.
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- Lata Mayer
- 13-08-24
a perfect narrator
an old classic beautifully told and possibly the only recording available. It would be interesting if the book was chosen by the narrator.
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