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The Epic: A Very Short Introduction - Very Short Introductions Welch, Anthony (Associate Professor of English,, Associate Professor of English,, University of Tennessee)
The Epic: A Very Short Introduction - Very Short Introductions
Welch, Anthony (Associate Professor of English,, Associate Professor of English,, University of Tennessee)
The epic is an ancient, diverse, and global art form. This Very Short Introduction aims to showcase the scope and variety of epic storytelling around the world. Welch takes a global approach that traces key resemblances between the European classics and traditional heroic poetry from Africa, Central Asia, and the Near East.
144 pages, 8 black and white images
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | November 28, 2024 |
| ISBN13 | 9780198795124 |
| Publishers | Oxford University Press |
| Pages | 160 |
| Dimensions | 174 × 113 × 10 mm · 138 g |
| Language | English |