1 The Epic of Gilgamesh
The History of Literature
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Gilgamesh's Test of Immortality
Roxanne Jones: "Who knew that this book, 4000 years old, would have moments of subtlety and humor" She says Gilgamesh is just as dumb as all humans struggling against death. The moment he sat down, sleeps whirled over him like a fog because that's what humans do - climb to the top of a mountain. How long are you actually going to stay awake? Probably not long," she asks.
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