The Epic

by Paul Merchant

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781315316666
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/06/2017
Series:	The Critical Idiom Reissued , #16
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	NOOK Book
Pages:	110
File size:	150 KB

Table of Contents

General Editor’s Preface; Prefatory Note; 1. Introduction 2. Classical Epic 3. New Form 4. Renaissance and Later Epic 5. Forms of Modern Epic; Select Bibliography; Index