A Study in Epic Development (Classic Reprint)
A Study in Epic Development (Classic Reprint)

Author: Irene T. Myers

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-19

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 9781331768814

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Excerpt from A Study in Epic Development It is hoped that the title of the thesis here presented - A Study in Epic Development - will suggest, what the pages which follow make clear, that a very small portion has been examined of what is implied in a study of epic development. I have dealt only with certain of the popular, or semi-popular, epic manifestations, and have tried to correlate and to bring under one view dissociated facts that have to do with early epic production; and, since the people who were evolving certain forms in their orally transmitted narrative were at the same time evolving certain forms in their government, the relation existing between the literature and the contemporary political organization has been emphasized. The material which has been brought together as illustrative has been selected because of its representative character, and in the greater number of cases may be indefinitely supplemented. It is not necessary, I know, to call attention to the fact that the result attained has been in many ways unsatisfactory; the variety of the material demands a practised hand for its arrangement, and I hope that a deeper philosophy than mine will yet show the informing spirit which makes the epic throughout its development essentially one. The work has been done only by way of beginning a study of the epic; it is the result of my effort to find a starting place; and notwithstanding its deficiencies, it may simplify the struggles of the student who would see this form of literature as a whole. Whether or not this is the case must be left for others to determine. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

STUDY IN EPIC DEVELOPMENT
STUDY IN EPIC DEVELOPMENT

Author: Irene Tanner Myers

Publisher: Wentworth Press

Published: 2016-08-27

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9781371028022

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The History of the Epic
The History of the Epic

Author: A. Johns-Putra

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2006-07-11

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 0230595723

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This book presents a history of the epic from the classical age to the present day. It deals not just with the well-know epics of antiquity and the Renaissance, but also pursues developments in more recent literature and film. It offers an exploration of the changes that have taken place in the genre from Homer to Hollywood.

Studies and Notes in Philology and Literature, Vol. 11
Studies and Notes in Philology and Literature, Vol. 11

Author: Walter Morris Hart

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-03-04

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 9780666850829

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Excerpt from Studies and Notes in Philology and Literature, Vol. 11: Ballad and Epic, a Study in the Development of the Narrative Art Relations of Place,8. Relations of Time, 10. Human Relations, 10. The Supernatural, 14. Animals, 15. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Harvard Studies in Classical Philology, Volume 86
Harvard Studies in Classical Philology, Volume 86

Author: Pope Professor of the Latin Language and Literature Wendell Clausen

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 1982-11-10

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 9780674379336

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This volume of sixteen essays includes "The Earliest Stages in the History of Hesiod's Text," by Friedrich Solmsen; "Notes on Plautus' Bacchides," by Otto Skutsch; "Gadflies (Virg. Geo. 3.146-148)," by Richard F. Thomas; "Homoeoteleuton in Latin Dactylic Poetry," by Lennart Håkanson; "Augustus and August: Some Pitfalls of Historical Fiction," by A. B. Bosworth; and "The Career of Arrian," by Ronald Syme.

World's Greatest Classics in One Volume
World's Greatest Classics in One Volume

Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-02

Total Pages: 28593

ISBN-13:

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The 'World's Greatest Classics in One Volume' encompasses an unparalleled assembly of literary geniuses, spanning from ancient to modern times. This anthology curates a mosaic of narratives, philosophies, and poetic expressions that have shaped and reflected societies through centuries. The collection boasts a tapestry of literary styles, from the tragic to the comedic, the epic to the intimate, enveloping the reader in a journey through the human condition as seen by the likes of Shakespeare, Austen, Dostoyevsky, and Whitman, among others. It highlights the diversity and significance of these works, threading together the universal themes of love, conflict, ambition, and identity across different cultures and epochs, offering a kaleidoscope of human experience. The contributors to this volume are not only titans in the literary world but also pivotal figures who have contributed significantly to various intellectual movements, from the Enlightenment to Romanticism, and Modernism to the Harlem Renaissance. Their backgrounds are as diverse as their writing, spanning continents and centuries, reflecting a rich tapestry of global history and thought. The anthology serves as a confluence where the East meets the West, tradition confronts modernity, and narrative innovation interlaces with timeless truths, providing a pluralistic platform that celebrates the breadth of human creativity. 'Readers are invited to delve into the 'World's Greatest Classics in One Volume' not just as a means of literary exploration but as an enriching journey through the annals of human thought and expression. This collection is perfect for those seeking to immerse themselves in the cornerstone texts of global literature, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the minds that have perennially inspired, disturbed, and transformed the world. For students, educators, and lifelong learners, this anthology promises a comprehensive and insightful compendium that fosters appreciation, critical reflection, and an enduring dialogue between the past and present.