Books by translated by Stephanie Jamison and Joel Brereton

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The World’s Oldest Books, recommended by Tuva Kahrs

Since cuneiform symbols were first used on clay tablets 5,000 years ago, humans have been recording not only information, but also stories. Some of the oldest writings were works of literature that speak to us across the millennia and continue to be published as books today. Five Books contributing editor Tuva Kahrs brings you five of the oldest books that have made it all the way from clay tablet or papyrus scroll to printed edition or e-book, influencing countless generations of readers and writers.

Books by translated by Stephanie Jamison and Joel Brereton

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