How to Read “Gilgamesh” (2019)
I read Stephen Mitchell's translation, which isnt the most academic but certainly the most readable. It was the 1st time I actually finished the book.<p>My only problem is: It looks like parts of the story are missing. Certainly, the ending is very downer. Spoilers: Gilamesh fails to save his friend, loses the immortality herbs, and comes home empty handed and humiliated.<p>Certainly, one of the lessons is that Gilgamesh learns humility and respect for others; but I wonder if there are further chapters that were never found. For the story certainly looks incomplete.