Is there no man, is there none?
(Song From Judith 3)
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By the general process of epic poetry, I mean the way this form of art has constantly responded to the profound needs of the society in which it was made.Lascelles Abercrombie
Yea, made of chance and all a labouring strife,
We go charged with a strong flame;
For as a language Love hath seized on life
His burning heart to story.
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If epic poetry is a definite species, the sagas do not fall within it.
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The first epics were intended for recitation; the literary epic is meant to be read.
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The epic poet collaborates with the spirit of his time in the composition of his work. That is, if he is successful; the time may refuse to work with him, but he may not refuse to work with his time.
Lascelles Abercrombie
Epic poetry exhibits life in some great symbolic attitude. It cannot strictly be said to symbolize life itself, but always some manner of life.
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