The Song of Roland.
In Europe, the epic poem was very popular due to the origins of other famous epic poems from Europe.
"The Nibelungenlied" is the most famous epic poem in Germany. It is a medieval epic that tells the story of the hero Siegfried and his tragic fate. The poem has been highly influential in German literature and culture.
The epic poem of France is called "The Song of Roland" (La Chanson de Roland). It is one of the earliest and most famous works of French literature, dating back to the 11th century. The poem recounts the heroic deeds of Charlemagne's knight Roland during the Battle of Roncevaux Pass.
El Cid
The epic of gilgamesh
The famous epic poem by Homer is called "The Iliad" and it is about the Trojan War.
El Cid
El Cid
iliad and odyssey
"Paradise Lost" by John Milton was a famous epic poem written during the period of Stuart kings. This epic poem explores themes of rebellion, sin, and salvation, and is considered one of the greatest works of English literature.
One famous Old English poem from the Anglo-Saxon period is "Beowulf." It is an epic poem that tells the story of a hero named Beowulf who battles monsters and dragons to protect his people. "Beowulf" is considered one of the most important works of Old English literature.
Pan Tadeusz is an epic poem by the Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz. It is often considered as the last great epic poem of European literature. In 1999 there was also a film made based on the poem.