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Drawing from a detailed analysis of the different types of textual variants that occur in the numerous duplicates of a group of ten compositions known collectively as the Decad, this book aims to provide a much needed critical methodology for interpreting textual variation in the Sumerian literary corpus.

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Abbreviations

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Mechanical Errors

Chapter 3: Local and Regional Variation

Chapter 4: Diachronic Variation

Chapter 5: Variants in Sources Compiled by the Same Scribe or Group of Scribes

Chapter 6: Idiosyncratic Variants

Chapter 7: Interpretive Variants

Chapter 8: Procedure for Evaluating Textual Variation

Chapter 9: Conclusion

Bibliography

Index


The Textual Criticism of Sumerian Literature

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      Publisher: American Society of Overseas Research
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 31/12/2012
      ISBN13: 9780897570886, 978-0897570886
      ISBN10: 089757088X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Drawing from a detailed analysis of the different types of textual variants that occur in the numerous duplicates of a group of ten compositions known collectively as the Decad, this book aims to provide a much needed critical methodology for interpreting textual variation in the Sumerian literary corpus.

      Trade Review




      Table of Contents


      Abbreviations

      Chapter 1: Introduction

      Chapter 2: Mechanical Errors

      Chapter 3: Local and Regional Variation

      Chapter 4: Diachronic Variation

      Chapter 5: Variants in Sources Compiled by the Same Scribe or Group of Scribes

      Chapter 6: Idiosyncratic Variants

      Chapter 7: Interpretive Variants

      Chapter 8: Procedure for Evaluating Textual Variation

      Chapter 9: Conclusion

      Bibliography

      Index


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