{"product_id":"enheduanna-charles-d-karl-9798273676329","title":"Enheduanna: The First Known Author in History - High Priestess of Ur","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnheduanna\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe First Known Author in History - High Priestess of Ur\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep back over 4,000 years to ancient Mesopotamia and meet \u003cb\u003eEnheduanna\u003c\/b\u003e, the world's first known author - a visionary woman who shaped history with her words, faith, and power. As the daughter of Sargon of Akkad and High Priestess of the moon god Nanna in Ur, Enheduanna lived at the crossroads of politics, religion, and art. Her writings, hymns, and prayers not only elevated the goddess Inanna but also became the foundation of the world's earliest literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book uncovers the fascinating life and legacy of a woman whose voice transcended time. Through vivid storytelling and historical insight, readers will explore: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHer life and role\u003c\/b\u003e as High Priestess in one of the most powerful cities of ancient Sumer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe origins of authorship\u003c\/b\u003e, revealing how her works transformed oral traditions into written art\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHer poetic hymns and temple writings\u003c\/b\u003e, including \"The Exaltation of Inanna\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe political and spiritual influence\u003c\/b\u003e she wielded during the Akkadian Empire\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArchaeological discoveries\u003c\/b\u003e that brought her story to light after millennia of silence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe enduring legacy\u003c\/b\u003e of Enheduanna in literature, feminism, and world history\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history lover, literature enthusiast, or curious explorer of the ancient world, \u003ci\u003eEnheduanna: The First Known Author in History - High Priestess of Ur\u003c\/i\u003e invites you to rediscover the voice that began humanity's written story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Charles D. Karl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798273676329\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 74\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.24lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d","brand":"Charles D. Karl","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48175818277119,"sku":"9798273676329","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_15852221-76a8-4eb6-97b8-fb014cfe450d.jpg?v=1771336044","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/enheduanna-charles-d-karl-9798273676329","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}