The Book of the Epic

The Book of the Epic by H. A. Guerber is a comprehensive guide to the world's greatest epic poems. The book explores the origins and development of epic poetry in different cultures, including the Greek, Roman, Norse, and Indian traditions. The author provides detailed analyses of famous epic poems such as the Iliad, the Odyssey, the Aeneid, the Beowulf, and the Mahabharata. The book also includes lesser-known epic poems from various parts of the world, such as the Kalevala from Finland and the Popol Vuh from the Mayan civilization. The Book of the Epic is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of epic poetry and its impact on world literature.1916. The world's great epics told in story. This work contains almost every variety of epic, from that which treats of the deity in dignified hexameters, strictly conforms to the rule ������� one hero, one time and one action of many parts,������� and has �������the massiveness and dignity of sculpture,������� to the simplest idylls, such as the Japanese �������White Aster,������� or that exquisite French medieval compound of poetry and prose, �������Aucassin et Nicolette.�������This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.