An enjoyable and comprehensive translation of the oldest epic poem in the world. It was written in ancient Mesopotamia in the third millennium BC, predating the "Iliad" by about 1,500 years. This is a lively interpretation making it accessible for the contemporary reader. The forthcoming film version of "Gilgamesh" starring Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif and Billy Zane will also generate huge interest in the book.