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The epic a very short introduction Anthony Welch
- 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
- illustration
- 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)
- Other Format:
- Print version :
- ISBN:
- 9780191836473
- 0191836478
- OCLC:
- 1443480514
- Publisher Number:
- CIPO000103084
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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