The author of this book, Samuel N. Kramer, is the largest researcher in the field of Sumerian literature and writing. Describing the book of the American scientist, academician V.V. Struve wrote: "Kramer discovered literary and religious monuments of the oldest civilization in the world for science. Scientifically and literary magnificent texts displaying all sides of the cultural life of ancient Sumer, fascinating exposition, huge factual material allow us to recommend this book to everyone who is interested in the past of mankind."