English Epic And Heroic Poetry (1912)

By William Macneile Dixon

Book Overview

English Epic and Heroic Poetry is a book written by W. Macneile Dixon and published in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the epic and heroic poetry of England, tracing its roots from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Victorian era. The author explores the themes, motifs, and literary devices used in these works, and provides a critical evaluation of their artistic and cultural significance. The book covers a wide range of works, including Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Paradise Lost, and The Faerie Queene, among others. The author also discusses the influence of classical and medieval literature on English epic and heroic poetry, and the impact of these works on later literary movements. English Epic and Heroic Poetry is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of English literature, offering a detailed and insightful exploration of one of the most important genres in the English literary tradition.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164098551
• ISBN13: 9781164098553
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"