Epic and History

• Author(s): David Konstan, Kurt A. Raaflaub,
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Pages: 456
• ISBN_10: 1444315641
  ISBN_13: 9781444315646
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Literary Criticism / Ancient & Classical , Literary Criticism / General , Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics / General ,

Description:... With contributions from leading scholars, this is a unique cross-cultural comparison of historical epics across a wide range of cultures and time periods, which presents crucial insights into how history is treated in narrative poetry.

• The first book to gain new insights into the topic of ‘epic and history’ through in-depth cross-cultural comparisons
• Covers epic traditions across the globe and across a wide range of time periods
• Brings together leading specialists in the field, and is edited by two internationally regarded scholars
• An important reference for scholars and students interested in history and literature across a broad range of disciplines