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‘Gilgamesh’ Review: Love and Death in MesopotamiaThe epic of Gilgamesh is more than 40 centuries old. Simon Armitage’s new translation feels thrillingly alive.By William Giraldi, WSJApril 24, 2026 Much as I admire Simon Armitage's translation, I must say that I am overwhelmed by the excellence of the reviewer, William Giraldi. He is much plauded for […]

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