Edouard D'Araille

ADAPA's ASCENT: The First Story - Great World Books (TM) Series Edouard D'Araille

Adapa's Ascent, dating back over four millennia to the time of the early Mesopotamians, tells the story of the First Man - Adapa. He is the survivor of a Great Flood and has succeeded in setting up civilization on Earth. However, after striking down one of the Gods, he is summoned to Heaven by the Supreme God Anu in order to answer for his irresponsible actions. - There he will have to make a vital choice. Appearing for the first time in English Verse, this translation from the Mesopotamian sources by acclaimed poet Edouard d'Araille is accompanied by exclusive supplementary materials, including the two essays 'The Birth of Fiction' and 'Recreating an Ancient Classic'.'ADAPA's ASCENT' also includes: Publisher's Preface / Character Glossary / Images of the Original Cuneiform Tablets / Bonus Translation of Sumerian version of 'Adapa' / Extensive Bibliography / Closing Essay 'Parting with Adapa' / Original Artwork by Odilon Redon throughout.