The Story of Gilgamesh (Save the Story)

About this book

"A real friend is a companion for your heart." Godlike Gilgamesh King of Uruk has built a beautiful city but is also a terrible tyrant. In answer to the prayers of his oppressed citizens the gods create Enkidu a wild man whose destiny is to first fight Gilgamesh and then become his life-long friend. They embark on adventures together but when they - together - kill the Bull of Heaven Enkidu must pay the ultimate price. In his grief and fear of his own death Gilgamesh goes on a journey to discover the secret to immortality ... Dave Eggers says of the series: "I couldnt be prouder to be a part of it. Ever since Alessandro conceived this idea I thought it was brilliant. The editions that theyve complied have been lushly illustrated and elegantly designed."