The Book of the Epic: The World's Great Epics Told in Story

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Guerber, H. A. (Hélène Adeline), 1859-1929.

Contributor:

Esenwein, J. Berg (Joseph Berg), 1867-1946.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Book of the Epic: The World's Great Epics Told in Story" by H. A. Guerber is a literary collection that brings together the prominent epic tales from various cultures, written in the early 20th century. This compilation seeks to provide readers with accessible summaries of the significant epics, such as "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey," which represent foundational narratives in human storytelling, weaving together themes of heroism, adventure, and moral lessons that stand the test of time. The opening of this work presents an engaging introduction and foreword that outline the importance of epics within literature, emphasizing their role in expressing the spirit and ideals of civilizations throughout history. It highlights the emotional depth and grandeur characteristic of epic poetry and sets the stage for the exploration of these ancient narratives. Guerber's approach is to distill the essence of various epics from Greek, Latin, and other world traditions, making them accessible to both casual readers and students alike. The introductory sections frame the significance of these works as not just stories, but as reflections of humanity's collective experiences and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Ted Garvin, Cathy Smith, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-11-08