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Document Details : Title: Ironie in der sumerischen Literatur Author(s): KEETMAN, J. Journal: Bibliotheca Orientalis Volume: 77 Issue: 3-4 Date: 2020 Pages: 212-224 DOI: 10.2143/BIOR.77.3.3288773 Abstract : In this article it is argued that ironic statements and ironic scenes played a more important role in Sumerian literature than is usually assumed. In many cases an interpretation as irony makes good sense and may add to the aesthetic value. In other cases it is difficult to judge. Two texts, which were normally not seen within the scope of irony, are investigated in greater detail: Innana and Enki, and Gilgameš, Enkidu and the Netherworld. |
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