num_pages: 2
description: This poem centres around the character of Gilgamesh, the great king of Uruk, and his futile quest for immortality. It recounts his journey to the Spring of Youth, his encounters with monsters and Gods, and his friendship with Enkidu, the wild man of the hills.
language: English
title: The Epic of Gilgamesh
titlecomplete: The Epic of Gilgamesh
characters: Enkidu, Humbaba, Uta-napishti, Gilgamesh, Ishtar
genres: Literature, Classics, School, Mythology, Ancient, Religion, Fiction, Poetry, Epic, Fantasy
ratings_count: 91617
places: Ur, Mesopotamia
awards: awardedAt: 1672560000000
name: Premi Crítica Serra d'Or de Traducció
publisher: Penguin Audio