About this title: The epic has traditionally been conceived of by scholars as a long narrative poem dealing with the exploits of a hero who undergoes trials, is helped by the gods, & obtains a benefit for his race. It is assumed to be written for the purpose of preserving the past. In direct contrast, the authors of this volume see it as fiction (of any length, in any medium) that depicts the retrieval of a culture's memory in order that the deepest, most universal aspects of that memory may be examined. Futurity & inclusion are the marks of epic, then, not pastness & exclusion, & the epic vision, far from ...
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Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: The Dallas Institute Publications, Dallas, TX
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780911005226ISBN:0911005226
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. PHILOSOPHY-This regular size, thick trade PB is VERY GOOD+ with a remainder mark. 378pp., clean & unmarked. white w/black lettering. read more
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