Code: 06338732
Heroes, Gods and the Role of Epiphany in English Epic Poetry
by Edward L. Risden
Examines how epic poetry reflects cultural values, and how, in epic poems, the heroes must meet supernatural beings to find answers to essential questions. This book explores the nearly-universal themes of duty, obligation, and pe ... more
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- Number of pages: 210
Publisher: McFarland & Company, 2008
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Examines how epic poetry reflects cultural values, and how, in epic poems, the heroes must meet supernatural beings to find answers to essential questions. This book explores the nearly-universal themes of duty, obligation, and personal fulfillment in ancient epic poetry, including the "Epic of Gilgamesh", and the "Bhagavad-Gita", among others.
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Book category Books in English Literature & literary studies Literature: history & criticism Literary studies: poetry & poets
58.58 €
- Full title: Heroes, Gods and the Role of Epiphany in English Epic Poetry
- Author: Edward L. Risden
- Language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- Number of pages: 210
- EAN: 9780786435418
- ISBN: 9780786435418
- ID: 06338732
- Publisher: McFarland & Company
- Date of publishing: 01. June 2008
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