All about Gilgamesh

Back in March 2021, we discussed Andrew George's translation of The Epic of Gilgamesh. And later this year, we'll discuss Sophus Helle's take on that saga. In the meantime, to whet your appetite for that, you can hear from the author himself: 

“I see [Gilgamesh] as a composite entity. I see it as a place where all sorts of things, all sorts of voices, all sorts of cultural scripts, all sorts of historical circumstances, all sorts of intentions, all sorts of readerly projections [...] come together.” —Sophus Helle Join us for a deep dive into Gilgamesh’s poetry and history with Sophus Helle, celebrated scholar, translator, and cultural historian.  Three sessions: May 22, May 29, & June 5 2:30–3:45 p.m. EDT  Live over Zoom with recordings available   Book your spot Become a member of the Academy to receive 20% off tuition. For information on how to register, apply for a scholarship, access recordings and course materials, and more, visit the Literary Seminars FAQ page. For information about additional seminars being offered by the Academy, visit the Literary Seminars homepage.