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The Book of the Epic: The World's Great Epics Told in Story

By H. A. (Hélène Adeline) 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 ...

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2004-11-08
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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.)

About the Author

Hélène Adeline Guerber, also known as H.A. Guerber, was an American writer of books, most of which were lively retellings of myths, legends, folklore, plays, epic poetry, operas and history. She was also a teacher.

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