An Introduction to Akkadian Literature: Contexts and Content

by Alan Charles Lenzi

This book initiates the reader into the study of Akkadian literature from ancient Babylonia and Assyria. With this one relatively short volume, the novice reader will develop the literary competence necessary to read and interpret Akkadian texts in translation and will gain a broad familiarity with the major genres and compositions in the language.

The first part of the book presents introductory discussions of major critical issues, organized...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1575067293
• ISBN13: 9781575067292
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Eisenbrauns
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"