The Last Quest of Gilgamesh
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The Last Quest of Gilgamesh by Ludmila Zeman
In his final quest, Gilgamesh, still mourning the death of his dear friend Enkidu, sets out to find the key to immortality. His journey is perilous. He must fight ferocious serpents and wild lions. He travels through bitterly cold caves, across scorching deserts, and over the fatal waters of the Sea of Death. Finally he arrives at the palace of Utnapishtim, the only human who knows the secret of immortality. Utnapishtim sets Gilgamesh a test to stay away for six days and seven nights, but Gilgamesh fails. His last hope, a flower of eternal youth, is eaten by the goddess Ishtar, who exacts her revenge. Finally, Enkidu comes from the underworld to show Gilgamesh true immortality- the king will be remembered for his good deeds, courage, and love for his people.
Ludmila Zeman has written and illustrated several acclaimed picture books, including a trilogy about the ancient hero Gilgamesh. The final book in the trilogy, The Last Quest of Gilgamesh, received the Governor General's Award for Illustration. Born in the former Czechoslovakia, Ludmila Zeman now lives in Montreal.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780887763809 |
| ISBN 10 | 0887763804 |
| Title | The Last Quest of Gilgamesh |
| Author | Ludmila Zeman |
| Series | Gilgamesh Trilogy Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Tundra Books |
| Year published | 1998-04-25 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| Prizes | Winner of Governor General's Literary Awards - Children's Literature - Illustration 1995 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |