Táto sága, vychádzajúca z najstaršieho dochovaného dobrodružného románu, sleduje legendárneho kráľa Uruku. Príbeh sa ponára do jeho búrlivého života, od úteku z domova a tvrdého výcviku na bojovníka až po hlboké puto s Enkiduom. Čitatelia zažijú jeho ďalekosiahlé cesty, stretávania s bájnymi tvormi a napokon jeho slávne panovanie ako najmocnejšieho vládcu sveta.
This retelling of the Epic of Gilgamesh brings a fresh perspective to the ancient tale, showcasing the author’s exceptional storytelling skills. The narrative dives into themes of friendship, mortality, and the quest for immortality, while vividly reimagining the legendary characters and their adventures. Readers can expect a captivating blend of history and modern interpretation, making the timeless story resonate with contemporary audiences.
Set in an Afterworld - where everyone who has ever lived reawakens when they die to live again and die again, seemingly for ever - this novel tells of the warrior-king Gilgamesh's journey in search of a gateway to the land of the living. Based on the author's novella "Gilgamesh in the Outback".