Wisdom of Ancient Sumer
| Author | : Bendt Alster |
| Publisher | : Penn State University Press |
| Total Pages | : 512 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015061439520 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Wisdom of Ancient Sumer by : Bendt Alster
Download or read book Wisdom of Ancient Sumer written by Bendt Alster and published by Penn State University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discussion of the nature of Sumerian wisdom literature and complete editions of many Sumerian wisdom texts, including the Instructions of Shuruppak, Instructions of Ur-Ninurta, Counsels of Wisdom, Sumerian fables, Nothing Is of Value, Ballade of Early Rulers, and more. This unusual book describes the Sumerian literature and many of their proverbs featured in speeches of wise men of that time.
