Heroes, gods and the role of epiphany in English epic poetry /
"This book examines how epic poetry reflects cultural values, and how, in epic poems, the heroes must meet supernatural beings to find answers to essential questions. The work begins with three chapters on ancient poetry"--Provided by publisher.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland,
[2008]
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| Summary: | "This book examines how epic poetry reflects cultural values, and how, in epic poems, the heroes must meet supernatural beings to find answers to essential questions. The work begins with three chapters on ancient poetry"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | v, 204 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-199) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786435418 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786435410 (softcover : alk. paper) |