Epic And History
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Epic And History
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Author : David Konstan
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2009-10-27
Epic And History written by David Konstan and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-27 with Literary Criticism categories.
With contributions from leading scholars, this is a uniquecross-cultural comparison of historical epics across a wide rangeof cultures and time periods, which presents crucial insights intohow history is treated in narrative poetry. The first book to gain new insights into the topic of‘epic and history’ through in-depth cross-culturalcomparisons Covers epic traditions across the globe and across a wide rangeof time periods Brings together leading specialists in the field, and is editedby two internationally regarded scholars An important reference for scholars and students interested inhistory and literature across a broad range of disciplines
The History Of The Epic
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Author : A. Johns-Putra
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2006-07-11
The History Of The Epic written by A. Johns-Putra and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-07-11 with Literary Criticism categories.
This book presents a history of the epic from the classical age to the present day. It deals not just with the well-know epics of antiquity and the Renaissance, but also pursues developments in more recent literature and film. It offers an exploration of the changes that have taken place in the genre from Homer to Hollywood.
History And Warfare In Renaissance Epic
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Author : Michael Murrin
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 1994
History And Warfare In Renaissance Epic written by Michael Murrin and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with History categories.
Michael Murrin here offers the first analysis to bring an understanding of both the history of literature and the history of warfare to the study of the epic.
The Epic Film
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Author : Derek Elley
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-12-04
The Epic Film written by Derek Elley and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-04 with Performing Arts categories.
As Charlton Heston put it: ‘There’s a temptingly simple definition of the epic film: it’s the easiest kind of picture to make badly.’ This book goes beyond that definition to show how the film epic has taken up one of the most ancient art-forms and propelled it into the modern world, covered in twentieth-century ambitions, anxieties, hopes and fantasies. This survey of historical epic films dealing with periods up to the end of the Dark Ages looks at epic form and discusses the films by historical period, showing how the cinema reworks history for the changing needs of its audience, much as the ancient mythographers did. The form’s main aim has always been to entertain, and Derek Elley reminds us of the glee with which many epic films have worn their label, and of the sheer fun of the genre. He shows the many levels on which these films can work, from the most popular to the specialist, each providing a considerable source of enjoyment. For instance, spectacle, the genre’s most characteristic trademark, is merely the cinema’s own transformation of the literary epic’s taste for the grandiose. Dramatically it can serve many purposes: as a resolution of personal tensions (the chariot race in Ben-Hur), of monotheism vs idolatry (Solomon and Sheba), or of the triumph of a religious code (The Ten Commandments). Although to many people Epic equals Hollywood, throughout the book Elley stresses debt to the Italian epics, which often explored areas of history with which Hollywood could never have found sympathy. Originally published 1984.
Ancient Worlds
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Author : Michael Scott
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2016-06-30
Ancient Worlds written by Michael Scott and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-30 with History categories.
'This vivid and engaging book brings to life some of the most important moments in ancient history, moments that have shaped not only the politics and culture of bygone eras, but the institutions, thoughts and fantasies of our time.' Yuval Noah Harari (Sapiens) 'A bold and imaginative page-turner that challenges ideas about the world of antiquity.' Peter Frankopan (The Silk Roads) 'As panoramic as it is learned, this is ancient history for our globalised world.' Tom Holland (Dynasty, Rubicon) ________________________________________ Acclaimed historian and TV presenter Michael Scott guides us through an epic story spanning ten centuries to create a bold new reading of the classical era for our globalised world. Scott challenges our traditionally western-focused perception of the past, connecting Greco-Roman civilisation to the great rulers and empires that swept across Central Asia to India and China - resulting in a truly global vision of ancient history. With stunning range and richness Ancient Worlds illustrates how the great powers and characters of antiquity shared ambitions and crises, ways of thinking and forms of governing: connections that only grew stronger over the centuries as political systems evolved, mighty armies clashed, universal religions were born and our modern world was foreshadowed. Scott focuses on three epochal 'moments' across the ancient globe, and their profound wider significance: from 509-8 BCE (birth of Athenian democracy and Rome's republic, also the age of Confucius's teachings in China); to 218 BCE (when Hannibal of Carthage challenged Rome and China saw its first emperor); to 312 CE, when Constantine sought to impose Christianity on the Roman world even as Buddhism was pervading China via the vast trading routes we now know as the 'Silk Roads.' A major work of global history, Michael Scott's enthralling journey challenges the way we think about our past, re-draws the map of the classical age to reveal its hidden connections, and shows us how ancient history has lessons for our own times.
The Epic In History
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Author : Sydney Association for Studies in Society and Culture
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
The Epic In History written by Sydney Association for Studies in Society and Culture and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Literary Criticism categories.
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Lego Epic History
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Author : Rona Skene
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2020-06-04
Lego Epic History written by Rona Skene and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-04 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Discover the past like never before - in LEGO® bricks! Discover the history of the world and get inspired to build your own epic LEGO® models! Covering global history from the earliest humans building fire and inventing the wheel, to a modern day city with sustainable energy technology and robots, LEGO Epic History is the perfect introduction for children learning about the past. LEGO models and minifigures bring to life scenes from the most epic historical periods and inspire children to get creative and build their own! Covers fun, accessible aspects of history through time and place, from the Ancient Egyptians to the Space Race and from Aztec temples to Chinese inventions. ©2020 The LEGO Group.
Wood Wire Wings
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Author : Kirsten W. Larson
language : en
Publisher: Thinkingdom
Release Date : 2020-06-23
Wood Wire Wings written by Kirsten W. Larson and has been published by Thinkingdom this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-23 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
This riveting nonfiction picture book biography explores both the failures and successes of self-taught engineer Emma Lilian Todd as she tackles one of the greatest challenges of the early 1900s: designing an airplane. Emma Lilian Todd's mind was always soaring--she loved to solve problems. Lilian tinkered and fiddled with all sorts of objects, turning dreams into useful inventions. As a child, she took apart and reassembled clocks to figure out how they worked. As an adult, typing up patents at the U.S. Patent Office, Lilian built the inventions in her mind, including many designs for flying machines. However, they all seemed too impractical. Lilian knew she could design one that worked. She took inspiration from both nature and her many failures, driving herself to perfect the design that would eventually successfully fly. Illustrator Tracy Subisak's art brings to life author Kirsten W. Larson's story of this little-known but important engineer.
Epic Traditions In The Contemporary World
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Author : Margaret Beissinger
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1999-03-31
Epic Traditions In The Contemporary World written by Margaret Beissinger and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-03-31 with Fiction categories.
Fourteen essays on epic, oral and literary, from ancient to modern, from the Americas to India.
Epic And Argument In Sanskrit Literary History
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Author : Sheldon I. Pollock
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Epic And Argument In Sanskrit Literary History written by Sheldon I. Pollock and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Literary Criticism categories.
Epic and Argument in Sanskrit Literary History celebrates the distinguished career of the American Indologist Robert P. Goldman. The essays on Sanskrit literary history, which range from the danastuti in the Rgveda (Romila Thapar) to the transformation of literary theory in ninth century Kashmir (Sheldon Pollock) to the practice of philology in seventeenth-century Varanasi (Christopher Minkowski), reflect the wide range of interests of Professor Goldman himself, and the wide influence he has exerted on the field. Eight of the essays (by such leading scholars as Greg Bailey, John Brokington, James Fitzgerald, luis Gonzalez-Reimann, Phyllis Granoff, Alf Hiltebeitel, Adheesh Sathaye, and Sally Sutherland Goldman), concentrate on the epics and Puranas, and as an ensemble make for essential reading on the genre of Sanskrit literature to which Goldman, as editor-in-chief of the Ramayana Translation Project, has devoted the greater part of his career. The scholarly essays are bookended by the survey of Professor Goldman's scholarly contributions (Deven Patel) and a lively personal reminiscence (Jeffrey Moussaieff Mason).