Akkadian literature of the late period

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B.R. Forster surveys the literature of Babylonia and Assyria from 1200 BCE to the beginning of the Christian Era. Based on his experience as editor and translator, he provides readers with an overview of all genres (historical literature, epics, hymns, fables, wisdom literature ...). Augmented by an extensive bibliography and index, the books is designed to be used as a reference volume both by scholars and students.