From an antique land : an introduction to ancient Near Eastern literature / / edited by Carl S. Ehrlich

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910973112903321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Lanham, MD, : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, c2009
• ISBN: 9798765169025; 9786613926241; 1-283-61379-4; 0-7425-6347-2
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (523 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): EhrlichCarl S
• Disciplina: 809.56
• Soggetti: Middle Eastern literature - History and criticism; Oriental literature - History and criticism
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 445-492) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Table of Contents; List of Abbreviations; Preface; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Sumerian Literature; Chapter 3: Egyptian Literature; Chapter 4: Akkadian Literature; Chapter 5: Hittite Literature; Chapter 6: Canaanite Literature; Chapter 7: Hebrew/Israelite Literature; Chapter 8: Aramaic Literature; Bibliography; Index; About the Editor and Contributors
• Sommario/riassunto: From an Antique Land introduces the various cultures and literatures of the Ancient Near East, including literature originally written in Egyptian, Sumerian, Akkadian, Hittite, Ugaritic, Canaanite, Hebrew, and Aramaic. The timeframe extends from the invention of writing through the conquest of Alexander the Great. Each chapter includes an overview of the culture, a discussion of literary genres, and descriptions and short analyses of the major literary works.