Epic and history /

With contributions from leading scholars, this is a unique cross-cultural comparison of historical epics across a wide range of cultures and time periods, which presents crucial insights into how history is treated in narrative poetry.: The first book to gain new insights into the topic of 'epi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Konstan, David, Raaflaub, Kurt A.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
Colección:Ancient world--comparative histories.
Temas:
Epic literature > History and criticism.
Literature and history.
History in literature.
Littérature épique > Histoire et critique.
Littérature et histoire.
Histoire dans la littérature.
TRAVEL > Special Interest > Literary.
LITERARY CRITICISM > General.
Epic literature
History in literature
Literature and history
Epiek.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Geschiedenis (vorm)
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:With contributions from leading scholars, this is a unique cross-cultural comparison of historical epics across a wide range of cultures and time periods, which presents crucial insights into how history is treated in narrative poetry.: The first book to gain new insights into the topic of 'epic and history' through in-depth cross-cultural comparisons; Covers epic traditions across the globe and across a wide range of time periods; Brings together leading specialists in the field, and is edited by two internationally regarded scholars; An important reference for scholars and students intereste.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiii, 442 pages) : illustrations, map
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781444315639
1444315633
9781444315646
1444315641
9781405193078
1405193077
9786612349850
6612349859

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