17th century BC

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Gilgamesh

Author unknown

1700 BC · 304 pages

Literature begins here. Gilgamesh bullies his city until the gods send a wild man to match him. They become friends, one dies, and grief drives the survivor to the end of the world.

★ 7.5

Inscription · Poem

There is no one who returns from beyond that he may tell of their state that he may tell of their lot that he may set our hearts at ease until we make our journey to the place where they have gone.

Harper's Songs

1700 BC

★ 3.5