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e. An epic poem, or simply an epic, is a lengthy narrative poem typically about the extraordinary deeds of extraordinary characters who, in dealings with gods or other superhuman forces, gave shape to the mortal universe for their descendants.
- List of Epic Poems
Kumārasambhava by Kālidāsa (Indian epic poetry) Raghuvaṃśa...
- Epic (genre)
Epic is a narrative genre characterised by its length,...
- Poetry
Epic poetry is a genre of poetry, and a major form of...
- List of Epic Poems
Epic poetry. Epic poetry tells a dramatic story in a poem. There are characters in the story. It is usually long, and takes place in different settings. Epic poems started in prehistoric times as part of oral tradition. The Kyrgyz Epic of Manas is one of the longest written epics in history. [1] Beowulf is a famous example, written in Old English.
The Epic of Gilgamesh ( / ˈɡɪlɡəmɛʃ /) [2] is an epic from ancient Mesopotamia. The literary history of Gilgamesh begins with five Sumerian poems about Gilgamesh (formerly read as Sumerian "Bilgames" [3] ), king of Uruk, some of which may date back to the Third Dynasty of Ur ( c. 2100 BC ). [1]
Aug 16, 2021 · From Melville and Tolkien, voluminous tales of ancient heroes embarking on lengthy journeys are common in prose literature. But before they were documented in prose, these lengthy narratives fell into the domain of epic poetry.
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