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Episode 3: He Who Saw the Deep (The Epic of Gilgamesh)

Episode 3: He Who Saw the Deep (The Epic of Gilgamesh)

FromLiterature and History


Episode 3: He Who Saw the Deep (The Epic of Gilgamesh)

FromLiterature and History

ratings:
Length:
61 minutes
Released:
Feb 12, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Epic of Gilgamesh, composed 3,000-5,000 years ago, and translated in the 1860s and 70s, was one of the greatest literary discoveries of all time. Episode 3 Quiz: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-3-quiz Episode 3 Transcription: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-003-he-who-saw-the-deep Episode 3 Song: "Don't Fall Off the Roof" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJJurdC3OIg Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/literatureandhistory
Released:
Feb 12, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

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This podcast is an introduction to Anglophone literature, from ancient times to the present, done by a Ph.D. with lots of books and musical instruments. A typical episode offers a summary of a work, or part of a work of literature, followed by some historical analysis. The episodes include original music, some comedy songs, and goofy jokes. You can listen to the shows in any order, although from time to time, episodes will make brief mention of previous or upcoming ones.