Epic in American Culture Settlement to Reconstruction
The epic calls to mind the famous works of ancient poets such as Homer, Virgil, and Ovid. These long, narrative poems, defined by valiant characters and heroic deeds, celebrate events of great importance in ancient times. In this thought-provoking study, Christopher N. Phillips shows in often surpri...
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Main Author: | Phillips, Christopher N. (auth) |
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Format: | Electronic Book Chapter |
Language: | English |
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Johns Hopkins University Press
2012
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