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'''''Gilgamesh''''', published in 2001, is the first full-length novel written by [[Joan London (Australian author)|Joan London]]. It is inspired by the Epic of [[Gilgamesh]], the world's oldest known poem<ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.guardian.co.uk/review/story/0,,1074243,00.html|title=Journey's End, a Guardian.co.uk book review}}</ref>. |
'''''Gilgamesh''''', published in [[2001 in literature|2001]], is the first full-length novel written by [[Joan London (Australian author)|Joan London]]. It is inspired by the Epic of [[Gilgamesh]], the world's oldest known poem<ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.guardian.co.uk/review/story/0,,1074243,00.html|title=Journey's End, a Guardian.co.uk book review}}</ref>. |
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In 2002, the novel was shortlisted for the [[Miles Franklin Literary Award]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abbeys.com.au/sitepages/page117.asp|title=Miles Franklin Literary Award}}</ref> and was selected as [[The Age Book of the Year]] for Fiction<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.swf.org.au/component/option,com_events/task,view_detail/agid,174/year,2008/month,05/day,23/Itemid,182/|title=The Sydney Writers' Festival 2008}}</ref>.The book has been published with some success in [[Australia]], the [[United Kingdom]], and the [[United States of America]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.guardian.co.uk/review/story/0,,1074243,00.html|title=Journey's End, a Guardian.co.uk book review}}</ref>. It has also been published in Europe<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.swf.org.au/component/option,com_events/task,view_detail/agid,174/year,2008/month,05/day,23/Itemid,182/|title=The Sydney Writers' Festival 2008}}</ref>. |
In 2002, the novel was shortlisted for the [[Miles Franklin Literary Award]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abbeys.com.au/sitepages/page117.asp|title=Miles Franklin Literary Award}}</ref> and was selected as [[The Age Book of the Year]] for Fiction<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.swf.org.au/component/option,com_events/task,view_detail/agid,174/year,2008/month,05/day,23/Itemid,182/|title=The Sydney Writers' Festival 2008}}</ref>.The book has been published with some success in [[Australia]], the [[United Kingdom]], and the [[United States of America]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.guardian.co.uk/review/story/0,,1074243,00.html|title=Journey's End, a Guardian.co.uk book review}}</ref>. It has also been published in Europe<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.swf.org.au/component/option,com_events/task,view_detail/agid,174/year,2008/month,05/day,23/Itemid,182/|title=The Sydney Writers' Festival 2008}}</ref>. |
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==Notes== |
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This novel was listed in ''The New York Times'' Book Review section as one of the Notable Books of 2003.<ref name=nytimes>[http://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/07/books/review/1207books-notable-fiction.html?pagewanted=4&ei=5070&en=31675d5eb51788bb&ex=1222574400 New York Times]</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 20:52, 11 November 2009
| Author | Joan London |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | Grove Press |
Publication date | 2001 |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 272 pp |
| ISBN | 0802141218 |
| OCLC | 55686981 |
| Followed by | The Good Parents |
Gilgamesh, published in 2001, is the first full-length novel written by Joan London. It is inspired by the Epic of Gilgamesh, the world's oldest known poem[1].
In 2002, the novel was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award[2] and was selected as The Age Book of the Year for Fiction[3].The book has been published with some success in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America[4]. It has also been published in Europe[5].
Awards
- Western Australian Premier's Book Awards, Fiction, 2001: shortlisted
- New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards, Christina Stead Prize for Fiction, 2002: shortlisted
- The Age Book of the Year Award, Fiction Prize, 2002: winner
- Miles Franklin Literary Award, 2002: shortlisted
Notes
This novel was listed in The New York Times Book Review section as one of the Notable Books of 2003.[6]
References
External links
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