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The epic a very short introduction Anthony Welch

Oxford Very Short Introductions Available online

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Welch, Anthony, 1975- author.
Series:
Very short introductions
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Epic literature--History and criticism.
Epic literature.
Genre:
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Physical Description:
1 online resource
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Other Title:
Epic
Place of Publication:
Oxford University Press
Oxford Oxford University Press [2024]
Summary:
The epic is an ancient, diverse, and global art form. This 'Very Short Introduction' showcases the scope and variety of epic storytelling around the world. Welch takes a global approach that traces key resemblances between the European classics and traditional heroic poetry from Africa, Central Asia, and the Near East
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description based on online resource and publisher information; title from PDF title page (viewed on July 1, 2024)
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Print version :
ISBN:
9780191836473
0191836478
OCLC:
1443480514
Publisher Number:
CIPO000103084
Access Restriction:
Restricted for use by site license

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