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Simon Armitage's new Gilgamesh translation wins praise

Original: Gilgamesh by Simon Armitage review – an ancient epic is brilliantly translated

The Guardian has published a glowing review of Simon Armitage's new translation of the Epic of Gilgamesh, calling the rendering of humanity's oldest surviving epic brilliant and timely for modern readers. Readers are sharing the piece and debating how the ancient Mesopotamian poem lands when reworked by the UK's poet laureate, with the review helping drive fresh interest in the classic text.

Why now: A strong review of the poet laureate's take on the world's oldest epic has drawn attention from book lovers

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