Epic, the: a very short introduction
Auteur :
Welch, Anthony
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780198795124
Date de publication :
28 nov. 2024
Dimensions :
17,4 x 11,0 x 0,8 cm
Poids :
142 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.