Epic

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.

List 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

About the author

Paul Merchant

Summary

First published in 1971, this work examines the tradition of the epic and the many forms in which it has presented itself. After unpicking the defining aspects of an epic, the book tracks the literary tradition from the classical period through to modern day.

Product details

• Authors: Paul Merchant, Merchant Paul
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2019
• EAN: 9781138230866
• ISBN: 978-1-138-23086-6
• No. of pages: 110
• Series: The Critical Idiom Reissued; The Critical Idiom Reissued
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; LITERARY CRITICISM / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Medieval, TRAVEL / Special Interest / Literary, LITERARY CRITICISM / Subjects & Themes / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / General, Literary studies: general, Literary theory, European history: medieval period, middle ages, Literature: history and criticism, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Medieval style