The Epic
Author | : Paul Merchant |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 120 |
Release | : 2017-07-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781315316666 |
ISBN-13 | : 1315316668 |
Rating | : 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Epic written by Paul Merchant and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-06 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1971, this work examines the tradition of the epic and the many forms in which it has presented itself over time. After unpicking the defining aspects of an epic, the book tracks the literary tradition from the classical period through to modern day. Exploring major texts such as Beowulf, Odyssey, Divina Comedia, The Faerie Queene and Ulysses, this work will be a valuable resource for those studying the epic and English literature.