Gilgamesh - Signed Copy

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Signed Hardback | Gilgamesh by Simon Armitage

Order a signed hardback copy of Gilgamesh: A New Verse Translation by Simon Armitage.

Published by Faber & Faber, this 224-page hardback presents a new verse translation of one of the world's oldest surviving works of literature by acclaimed poet and Poet Laureate Simon Armitage.

Bringing the ancient Mesopotamian epic to life for modern readers, Gilgamesh explores timeless themes of friendship, heroism, mortality and the search for meaning. Combining the power of ancient storytelling with contemporary poetry, it is a brilliant choice for readers who enjoy mythology, epic poetry, classical literature, literary translations and beautifully written works.

Published: 8 October 2026. Signed hardback copies are available while stocks last.

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Gilgamesh originated in Ancient Mesopotamia nearly 4,000 years ago, yet its themes of power, loyalty, love and loss resound with contemporary relevance. The eponymous demigod tyrannically rules the kingdom of Uruk. To establish peace, the gods create his counterpart, the wild man Enkidu. The two rivals-turned-comrades embark on a series of extraordinary adventures including battles with Humbaba, guardian of the Cedar Forest, and the Bull of Heaven. After tragedy strikes, Gilgamesh sets out alone on a desperate quest for immortality that leads him to the very edge of the world . . .

Simon Armitage's fresh and propulsive version brings Gilgamesh alive as poetry. He harnesses the rhythm of its orchestrated language and conjures a sense of poetic wholeness while honouring its inherent fragmentation. Enhanced by illuminating commentary, this accomplished translation transports us back to the very origins of civilisation and storytelling.