{"product_id":"gilgamesh-joan-london-2003-atlantic-books-hardcover","title":"Gilgamesh – Joan London (2003 Atlantic Books Hardcover)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn evocative historical novel of love, war, displacement and self-discovery, following a young Australian woman's extraordinary journey across the world on the eve of the Second World War.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGilgamesh\u003c\/em\u003e follows Edith, a seventeen-year-old living with her mother and sister on an isolated farm in southwestern Australia. Her sheltered world changes when her English cousin Leopold and his Armenian friend Aram arrive after an archaeological expedition in Iraq, bringing with them stories of distant countries and adventures far beyond Edith's experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo years later, Edith sets out with her young son on a remarkable journey in search of Aram, travelling from Australia to London and ultimately towards Soviet Armenia as Europe descends into war. Drawing thematic parallels with the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh, Joan London's novel explores love, loss, belonging and the powerful human desire to venture into the unknown and find a way home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoan London's debut novel was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award and received considerable acclaim for its richly imagined story and international scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy is the \u003cstrong\u003e2003 Atlantic Books hardcover edition\u003c\/strong\u003e with dust jacket. ISBN 9781843541820.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilgamesh\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joan London\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atlantic Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1843541823\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781843541820\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with Dust Jacket\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2003 Hardcover Edition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReleased:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2003\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historical Fiction \/ Literary Fiction\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Travel \/ War \/ Love \/ Self-Discovery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond-hand copy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover with dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreviously owned and read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust jacket and boards may show normal shelf and handling wear consistent with previous ownership\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding and pages are in readable condition unless otherwise stated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease refer to the photographs for the exact cosmetic condition of this copy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/em\u003e This is a pre-owned book and may show signs of previous ownership and use. Please refer to the supplied photographs as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joan London","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49649184571620,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/2885\/9620\/files\/20260814_113957.jpg?v=1786703163","url":"https:\/\/www.nostalgianook.co.za\/products\/gilgamesh-joan-london-2003-atlantic-books-hardcover","provider":"Nostalgia Nook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}