The Epic: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

The Epic: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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The Epic: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

The Epic: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Anthony Welch (Author)

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring

The epic is an ancient and universal form of artistic expression. Storytellers around the globe have long told of heroes who are touched by greatness and gain lasting fame.

In this Very Short Introduction, Anthony Welch places the Western epic canon alongside traditional heroic poetry from Asia, Africa, and the Near East. Tracing shared themes and practices that unite the world's epic literature, Welch examines the roles that epic poets serve in society and how epic storytelling differs from other narrative forms. Ranging widely from Gilgamesh to Derek Walcott?s Omeros, the author acquaints readers with some of the world's greatest literary works and asks why the epic holds such power over our imaginations.


ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author Biography

Anthony Welch, Associate Professor of English, University of Tennessee

Anthony Welch is Associate Professor of English at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His publications include The Renaissance Epic and the Oral Past (2012) as well as essays on Milton, Spenser, Dryden, and the European epic tradition in English Literary Renaissance, Milton Studies, MLN: Modern Language Notes, Modern Philology, Spenser Studies, and several edited collections.
Number of Pages: 160
Dimensions: 0.36 x 6.93 x 4.48 IN
Publication Date: February 27, 2025

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