Epic visions and heroic verse from beloved national epics
This edition brings together selections from landmark works, letting you glimpse grand battles, ancient deeds, and towering settings through vivid, period-accurate language. Readers will encounter famous scenes and the sweeping scope of epic storytelling in a concise, approachable format.
Experience dramatic warfare, commanding leaders, and the moral questions that haunt epic journeys. The selections move between triumph and tragedy, offering a window into how these stories shaped cultures and imaginations across time.
Ideal for fans of traditional epic poetry, historical legends, and readers seeking a concise introduction to the form.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the remarkable epics that have enthralled readers for millennia, exploring the cultural and historical significance of these timeless tales. Epics, like the Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, provide windows into ancient civilizations, shedding light on their values, beliefs, and social structures. Moreover, these epics transcend their historical context, delving into universal themes of morality, heroism, and the struggle between good and evil, making them still relevant in the present day. The author examines how epics have shaped cultural identities, influenced literature and art, and continue to captivate audiences worldwide, providing invaluable insights into the enduring power of storytelling. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331637677_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331637677
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331637677
Quantity: 15 available