The Norton Anthology of World Literature not only provides valuable lessons and words of wisdom, but shares experiences from around the world. These ageless writings allow generations to encounter a wealth of tradition and culture all within the confines of its pages. The anthology's variety offers multiple characters and ideas to explore, while each selection contains notable and impressionable material. The collection's most memorable contents feature extraordinary characters and invaluable lessons in Gilgamesh, astute ideas and guidelines for living in Confucius, and the universal experience of a passionate relationship outlined in the lyrics. memorable part of the story. Gilgamesh appears very imposing due to his large size and majestic presence (Tablet I: 30-38). Furthermore, he is more divine than human (Plate I: 50) and possesses the highest degree of strength (Plate I: 36). Enkidu is born from clay (Plate I: 102-104) and is endowed with the physical power of a hero. At the time of his creation, Enkidu also possesses strength as powerful as that of Gilgamesh (Plate I: 92). The stature of Gilgamesh and Enkidu represents power and strength, but the truly memorable and awe-inspiring impressions are found in the depth of the friendship they form. It begins with an opposition (Tablet II: 96-108), consolidates into a pact (Tablet II: 115), and continues after Enkidu's death (Tablet IX: 1). The story of Gilgamesh and Enkidu teaches that sharing experiences and difficulties creates the human experience. The anthology also includes the Analects of Confucius. The outline of Confucius "Sayings"...... middle of paper ...... good hearts makes the content of the lyrics memorable. Thanks to the painstaking work of the translators, each selection in The Norton Anthology of World Literature retains and reflects its original intent. The difficulty lies in trying to choose the most memorable content since each text contains its own noteworthy content. First, Gilgamesh and Enkidu remain unchallenged as memorable characters, and their physical, intellectual, and moral greatness remains unquestioned. Furthermore, Confucius' words remain timeless in their wisdom and still provide useful guidance for life. Finally, Catullus' anguish is repeated every time a lover is abandoned. The Norton Anthology of World Literature contains valuable experiences and emotions from previous generations, but only a dedicated commitment to reading generates its full potential..