Enheduanna Sumerian High Priestess and Princess |
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| Author:
| Eryılmaz, Ali |
| Translator:
| Agcan, Mustafa |
| General Editor:
| Akturan, Feride |
| ISBN: | 979-8-7584-7964-3 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2021 |
| Publisher: | Independently Published
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $11.90 |
Book Description:
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"THE NEW EDITION UPDATED, EXPANDED AND REVISED AS OF FEBRUARY 15, 2023."
"Enheduanna: The Queen of Sumer" is a gripping historical fiction novel that brings to life the powerful and enigmatic figure of Enheduanna, the world's first known author and poet. Born in ancient Sumer over 4,000 years ago, Enheduanna was the daughter of the powerful king Sargon and the high priestess of the goddess Inanna. Despite her royal heritage and devout religious beliefs,...
More Description"THE NEW EDITION UPDATED, EXPANDED AND REVISED AS OF FEBRUARY 15, 2023."
"Enheduanna: The Queen of Sumer" is a gripping historical fiction novel that brings to life the powerful and enigmatic figure of Enheduanna, the world's first known author and poet. Born in ancient Sumer over 4,000 years ago, Enheduanna was the daughter of the powerful king Sargon and the high priestess of the goddess Inanna. Despite her royal heritage and devout religious beliefs, Enheduanna found herself embroiled in a struggle for power and influence in a male-dominated society.
As Enheduanna fights to assert her authority and prove her worth, she turns to the power of her words to make her voice heard. Through her poetry and hymns, Enheduanna not only captures the beauty and complexity of her world, but also challenges the patriarchal status quo of her time. This epic novel explores the life of a remarkable woman who broke new ground in the field of literature and paved the way for future female authors and poets.
With rich historical detail and evocative prose, "Enheduanna immerses readers in the ancient world of Sumer, offering a unique and powerful perspective on the role of women in history. This novel is an inspiring tale of one woman's determination to be heard, a powerful tribute to the enduring legacy of Enheduanna's poetry and the enduring strength of women.
If you love historical fiction, strong female characters, and a tale of triumph over adversity, then "Enheduanna:is the novel for you. Don't miss out on this captivating story that is sure to stay with you long after you've turned the last page.