Epic and history
By: edited by David Konstan and Kurt A. Raaflaub.
Contributors: Konstan, David.; Raaflaub, Kurt A.
Series: The ancient world, comparative histories
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Malden, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 442
ISBN-13: 9781405193078
Subjects: Epic literature -- History and criticism; Literature and history; History in literature
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 intereste.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.