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Epic History
Contributor(s): Konstan (Author), Raaflaub (Author)
ISBN: 1405193077     ISBN-13: 9781405193078
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
OUR PRICE:   $193.75  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: January 2010
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical
- Literary Criticism | Medieval
Dewey: 809.132
LCCN: 2009018579
Series: Ancient World: Comparative Histories (Hardcover)
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.9" W x 9.8" (2.11 lbs) 456 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453)
 
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Publisher 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 interested in history and literature across a broad range of disciplines