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Every now and then in our reading we come suddenly face to face with first things, -the very elemental sources beyond which no man may go. There is a distinct satisfaction in dealing with such beginnings, and, when they are those of literature, the sense of freshness is nothing... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: The Book of the Epic by H.A Guerber

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The book "" The Book of the Epic: The World's Great Epics Told in Story, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

The Book of the Epic by H. A. Guerber is a comprehensive guide to the world's greatest epic poems. The book explores the origins and development of epic poetry in different cultures, including the Greek, Roman, Norse, and Indian traditions. The author provides detailed analyses... Read Full Overview

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"The Book of the Epic" from H. A. Guerber. British historian most well known for her written histories of Germanic mythology (1859-1929).