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Author Description
This Student Guidebook Offers A Clear Introduction To An Often Complex And Unwieldy Area Of Literary Studies. Tracing Epic From Its Ancient And Classical Roots Through Postmodern And Contemporary Examples This Volume Discusses: A Wide Range Of Writers Including Homer, Vergil, Ovid, Dante, Chaucer, Milton, Cervantes, Keats, Byron, Eliot, Walcott And Tolkien; Texts From Poems, Novels, Children's Literature, Tv, Theatre And Film; Themes And Motifs Such As Romance, Tragedy, Religion, Journeys And The Supernatural. Offering New Directions For The Future And Addressing The Place Of Epic In Both English-language Texts And World Literature, This Handy Book Takes You On A Fascinating Guided Tour Through The Epic.--publisher's Website. Epic Literary History -- Ancient And Classical Epic -- From The Heroic Towards Romance And Allegory -- The Renaissance And The Early Novel -- Epic In The Age Of The Individual. Paul Innes. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [163]-170) And Index.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This guidebook investigates the evolution of the epic genre from its ancient origins to its contemporary manifestations in various media. Paul Innes provides a structured analysis of the epic form, drawing upon a vast array of canonical texts and historical contexts to define the shifting boundaries of the genre. By examining the transition from classical heroic poetry to modern narrative forms, the author establishes a framework for understanding how epic conventions persist and adapt across centuries of literary production.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A chronological survey of epic literature spanning from Homer and Vergil to modern novelists and filmmakers.
- Analysis of recurring motifs including tragedy, religion, the supernatural, and the heroic quest.
- Comparative studies of epic elements in diverse media, including television, theater, and children's literature.
- A critical examination of the role of the individual within the epic tradition.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this volume as a foundational resource for students navigating the complexities of epic literary history. Readers frequently note the clarity of the prose, which effectively distills dense academic concepts into an accessible format for those new to the subject.
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Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0415587387
ISBN-13:
9780203079096
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