From the 'Bayt al-Hikma' (House of Wisdom) collection, author Tuma al-Khoury presents a modern Arabic rendition of the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of humanity's oldest recorded stories. This work explores the profound journey of the Sumerian king, his transformative friendship with the wild man Enkidu, their epic adventures, and Gilgamesh's ultimate, desperate quest for immortality after facing the reality of death. It is an essential literary piece that delves into timeless themes of friendship, loss, and the human search for meaning.