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===Epic=== | ===Epic=== | ||
Hornblower and Spawforth say that an epic is a long narrative poem. These tell the stories of heroes and warriors (1027). These often embody national pride in a lofty or grandiose manner(Cuddon 265). Examples of great epics are Homer's ''Illiad'' and ''Odyssey''. | Hornblower and Spawforth say that an epic is a long narrative poem. These tell the stories of heroes and warriors (1027). These often embody national pride in a lofty or grandiose manner(Cuddon 265). Abrams says that to be an epic, an appilied work must meet at least these criteria: it is a long verse narrative on a serious subject, told in a formal style, and centered on heroic figure whose actions depends the fate of many people (81). Examples of great epics are Homer's ''Illiad'' and ''Odyssey''. | ||
===Romance=== | ===Romance=== | ||