The History of the Epic

The History of the Epic
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 267
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ISBN-10 : 9780230595729
ISBN-13 : 0230595723
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Book Synopsis The History of the Epic by : A. Johns-Putra

Download or read book The History of the Epic written by A. Johns-Putra and published by Springer. This book was released on 2006-07-11 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a history of the epic from the classical age to the present day. It deals not just with the well-know epics of antiquity and the Renaissance, but also pursues developments in more recent literature and film. It offers an exploration of the changes that have taken place in the genre from Homer to Hollywood.


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