Irene Banks
Did The Devil Make Him Do It? Gilgamesh and the Sun God Shamash
Uncover the complex dynamics between Gilgamesh and the Sun God Shamash in the ancient epic literature.
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Irene Banks
- Jul 12
- 4 min
Gilgamesh: A New Rendering in English Verse Tablet VI
Gilgamesh rejects Ishtar who unleashes the Bull of Heaven on him. He and Enkidu go against the natural order and defeat the Bull.
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Irene Banks
- Jun 24
- 4 min
Gilgamesh: A New Rendering in English Verse Tablets IV and V
Gilgamesh and Enkidu kill Huwawa - but at what cost?
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Irene Banks
- Jun 20
- 4 min
Gilgamesh: A New Rendering in English Verse Tablets II and III
Enkidu confronts Gilgamesh and the prepare for a foolish adventure to kill Humbaba in the Cedar Forest.
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Irene Banks
- Jun 12
- 4 min
Gilgamesh: A New Rendering in English Verse Tablet I, Episodes iii-iv
Enkidu is created as a foil to Gilgamesh but will a femme fatale stop him before he can even start his mission?
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Irene Banks
- Jun 3
- 6 min
Gilgamesh: A New Rendering in English Verse - Tablet I, Episode ii
Mesopotamian life lessons that reappear in the Bible.
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Irene Banks
- May 28
- 4 min
Gilgamesh: A New Rendering in English Verse - Tablet I, Episode i
This blog series explores David Ferry's rendition of The Epic of Gilgamesh. The first episode introduces us to the semi-divine king.
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Irene Banks
- May 21
- 10 min
Book Review - Anatomy of Criticism
Northrop Frye, a renowned literary critic, authored "Anatomy of Criticism" to outline the structural principles of Western literature.
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Irene Banks
- Apr 19
- 8 min
Book Review - The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages
Harold Bloom's "The Western Canon" defends the literary canon's evolving nature based on influence, not on modern diversity.
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Irene Banks
- Apr 15
- 4 min
Welcome to Banks Western Canyon: A Reading Journey
Welcome to Banks Western Canyon! As an avid reader, I embark on a journey through the Western Canon. Join me as we explore.
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