Big Books: Gilgamesh Online
Sometimes called the Assyrian Odyssey, Gilgamesh is a too-much-neglected masterpiece of world literature and the prototype for superhero sagas. Written about a thousand years before the oldest parts of the Bible, it has all that we expect from an epic: divinity’s action in our lives, a hero’s travails and accomplishments, dramatic depth, and poetic insight. In addition to a close reading of the text, we will discuss how the translator’s art profoundly affects our experience. Joseph Alulis returns to lead this three-week session of Big Books, a guided discussion series of major works of literature. Sponsored by the Friends of the Glencoe Public Library.
Registrants may pick up their copy of the book and a bookmark with the reading assignments at the Reference Desk starting January 4. The book is yours to keep. One copy per household. If your plans change and you will not be participating in the series, please let Grace Hayek know as soon as possible and promptly return your copy of the book so someone else can use it.
- Date:
- Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Show more dates
- Time:
- 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Audience:
- Adult
- Categories:
- Book Discussion
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