Fictional Akkadian Autobiography

Fictional Akkadian Autobiography: a generic and comparative study, Volume 1, provides a scholarly examination of autobiographical fiction within ancient Near Eastern cultures. Tremper Longman III analyzes the specific genre of fictional autobiography found in Akkadian texts, comparing these works to similar literary traditions. This academic study falls within the categories of Assyro-Babylonian literature, history and criticism, and autobiographical fiction.

The text includes all relevant fictional Akkadian autobiographies and a detailed appendix featuring English translations. While primarily designed for Assyriologists, this work offers significant insights for those studying the Bible and comparative literature. This volume serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the intersection of autobiography and history in the ancient world.