""Epic and Saga"" by Charles W. Eliot is a comprehensive study of the origins, development, and significance of epic poetry and saga literature. The book explores the historical and cultural contexts in which these forms of literature emerged, tracing their evolution from ancient oral traditions to written works of art. Eliot examines the key features of epic and saga, including their use of language, narrative structure, and thematic concerns, and highlights the ways in which these forms of literature have influenced and ...
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""Epic and Saga"" by Charles W. Eliot is a comprehensive study of the origins, development, and significance of epic poetry and saga literature. The book explores the historical and cultural contexts in which these forms of literature emerged, tracing their evolution from ancient oral traditions to written works of art. Eliot examines the key features of epic and saga, including their use of language, narrative structure, and thematic concerns, and highlights the ways in which these forms of literature have influenced and been influenced by other genres. Drawing on examples from a wide range of cultures and time periods, ""Epic and Saga"" provides readers with a rich and engaging overview of two of the most enduring and influential forms of literary expression.1910. Found in this work are the epics and sagas entitled: Beowulf; Song of Roland; Destruction of Da Derga's Hotel; Story of the Volsungs and Niblungs. Each work is prefaced with an introduction and notes. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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