Epic and History

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

 

Keywords: epic, epic poetry, history of epic poetry, history of epics, epic and history