Humming the blues
By: by Cass Dalglish.
Contributors: Enheduanna.
Publisher: CALYX Books
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Corvallis, Or
Language: eng
Number of pages: 61
ISBN-13: 9780934971928
Subjects: Inanna (Sumerian deity) -- Poetry
Genres: Poetry.
Description: Cass Dalglish translates the cuneiform of Enheduanna, a powerful Sumerian princess in 2350 BCE. Nin-me-sar-ra-the first signed poetry in history-begs the goddess Inanna (who entered the underworld and returned) for help overcoming a usurper. Adopting a jazz aesthetic, Dalglish improvises on her translations, re-examining the cuneiform through feminist lenses. Giving fresh interpretations to the originals, these poems form rhythmic riffs-like jazz musical improvisations-that carry the reader back to the lands of ancient Iraq during the time when gods were women.
Notes: "Inspired by Nin-me-sar-ra, Enheduanna's song to Inanna."