Nerrière considered Globish the world dialect of the third millennium; likewise, Akkadian, the language of Gilgamesh, was the lingua franca of communications in the Near East. This link between script, language, and business is present in the poem's substance. An underpinning theme involving trade, hard wood, and access to forests connects the poem to contemporary issues such as migration and the refugee crisis.

Scholars of literature, translation studies, and ancient history will find this work intriguing. Readers interested in experimental poetry and cultural studies will appreciate Terry's unique approach to a classic tale.