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The epic : a very short introduction / Anthony Welch.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Welch, Anthony, 1975- author.
- Series:
- Very short introductions ; 2399-7168 753.
- Very short introductions ; 753
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Epic literature--History and criticism.
- Epic literature.
- Epic poetry--History and criticism.
- Epic poetry.
- Physical Description:
- 128 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, [2024]
- Summary:
- The epic is an ancient, diverse, and global art form. This Very Short Introduction aims to showcase 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 (pages 117-123) and index.
- Other Format:
- Electronic version: Welch, Anthony, 1975- Epic.
- ISBN:
- 9780198795124
- 0198795122
- OCLC:
- 1479475612
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