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It was mentioned as a potential candidate for the oldest book, but it was written on clay tablets from the 7th century BCE, and therefore did not meet the definition of a book discussed in the podcast.
either Homer's Iliad or the Epic of Gilgamesh.
— Episode: Short Stuff: What's the oldest book?
Episode: Short Stuff: What's the oldest book?
It was mentioned as a potential candidate for the oldest book, but it was written on clay tablets from the 7th century BCE, and therefore did not meet the definition of a book discussed in the podcast.
either Homer's Iliad or the Epic of Gilgamesh.
The Epic of Gilgamesh, the oldest is a very old book. The British Museum has one, but it's written on clay tablets from the seventh century BCE.
Doesn't count.
Episode: Short Stuff: What's the oldest book?
It was mentioned as a potential candidate for the oldest book, but was later disqualified because it's written on clay tablets and not bound.
either Homer's Iliad or the Epic of Gilgamesh.
The Epic of Gilgamesh, the oldest is a very old book. The British Museum has one, but it's written on clay tablets from the seventh century BCE.
Doesn't count. And yeah, it's not bound.
Episode: Short Stuff: What's the oldest book?
It was mentioned as a potential oldest book, but was written on clay tablets and not bound, therefore not qualifying as a book based on Laurent Ferry's definition.
either Homer's Iliad or the Epic of Gilgamesh.
The Epic of Gilgamesh, the oldest is a very old book. The British Museum has one, but it's written on clay tablets from the seventh century BCE.
Doesn't count. And yeah, it's not bound.
