The Book of the Epic: The World's Great Epics Told in Story by H. A. Guerber
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"The Book of the Epic: The World's Great Epics Told in Story" by H. A. Guerber is a literary collection that brings together the prominent epic tales from various cultures, written in the early 20th century. This compilation seeks to provide readers with accessible summaries of the significant epics, such as "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey," which represent foundational narratives in human storytelling, weaving together themes of heroism, adventure, and moral lessons
that stand the test of time. The opening of this work presents an engaging introduction and foreword that outline the importance of epics within literature, emphasizing their role in expressing the spirit and ideals of civilizations throughout history. It highlights the emotional depth and grandeur characteristic of epic poetry and sets the stage for the exploration of these ancient narratives. Guerber's approach is to distill the essence of various epics from Greek, Latin, and other world traditions, making them accessible to both casual readers and students alike. The introductory sections frame the significance of these works as not just stories, but as reflections of humanity's collective experiences and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Guerber, H. A. (Hélène Adeline), 1859-1929 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Esenwein, J. Berg (Joseph Berg), 1867-1946 |
| Title | The Book of the Epic: The World's Great Epics Told in Story |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Ted Garvin, Cathy Smith, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Epic poetry -- Adaptations |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13983 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-13983-8 |
| Release Date | Nov 8, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 922 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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