The Cambridge Companion to the Epic: A Comprehensive Guide to Its History, Theory, and Practice
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The Cambridge Companion to the Epic is a landmark work that brings together leading scholars from around the world to provide a comprehensive overview of the epic genre. This volume offers a wide-ranging examination of the epic, from its origins in ancient Greece and Rome to its modern manifestations in film, television, and video games.
4 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 1284 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 299 pages |
Paperback | : | 100 pages |
Item Weight | : | 3.84 ounces |
Dimensions | : | 5 x 0.23 x 8 inches |
The book is divided into three parts. The first part, "The History of the Epic," provides a historical overview of the epic genre, from its earliest beginnings in oral tradition to its development into a written form. The second part, "The Theory of the Epic," explores the different theoretical approaches to the study of the epic. The final part, "The Practice of the Epic," examines the ways in which the epic has been used to tell stories about human experience.
The Cambridge Companion to the Epic is an essential resource for anyone interested in the epic genre. It is a valuable tool for students, scholars, and general readers alike.
Key Features
- Provides a comprehensive overview of the epic genre
- Brings together leading scholars from around the world
- Covers the history, theory, and practice of the epic
- Essential resource for students, scholars, and general readers
Table of Contents
- The History of the Epic
- The Ancient Epic
- The Medieval Epic
- The Renaissance Epic
- The Enlightenment Epic
- The Romantic Epic
- The Victorian Epic
- The Modern Epic
- The Theory of the Epic
- The Classical Theory of the Epic
- The Romantic Theory of the Epic
- The Modern Theory of the Epic
- The Practice of the Epic
- The Epic in Film
- The Epic in Television
- The Epic in Video Games
Author Biographies
- John Miles Foley is a professor of English at the University of Missouri. He is the author of several books on the epic, including The Singer of Tales in Performance and The Cambridge Companion to Oral Tradition.
- Astrid Erll is a professor of English at the University of Giessen. She is the author of several books on the epic, including Memory and Oblivion in the Epic and The Horizon of the Epic.
- Robert P. McEachern is a professor of English at the University of Ottawa. He is the author of several books on the epic, including The Romantic Epic and The Victorian Epic.
Reviews
- "The Cambridge Companion to the Epic is an essential resource for anyone interested in the epic genre. It is a valuable tool for students, scholars, and general readers alike." - Choice
- "This volume offers a wide-ranging examination of the epic, from its origins in ancient Greece and Rome to its modern manifestations in film, television, and video games." - The Times Literary Supplement
- "The Cambridge Companion to the Epic is a landmark work that brings together leading scholars from around the world to provide a comprehensive overview of the epic genre." - The Journal of American Folklore
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4 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 1284 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 299 pages |
Paperback | : | 100 pages |
Item Weight | : | 3.84 ounces |
Dimensions | : | 5 x 0.23 x 8 inches |
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4 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 1284 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 299 pages |
Paperback | : | 100 pages |
Item Weight | : | 3.84 ounces |
Dimensions | : | 5 x 0.23 x 8 inches |