Les Miserables, Dracula, and Robinson Crusoe.
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It is the work itself, not the story, that is epic. An epic in literature is painted as it were on a vast canvas with larger than life heroes and deeds. It is often steeped in mythology. Well known examples include: The Iliad, the Odyssey, Beowulf, the Nibelungenlied. Notice that these four are all in verse. As a literary genre, an epic is an extended narrative in verse. Novels like those cited above are said to have an epic story if they resemble in their scope the traditional verse epics.
"The Odyssey" by Homer is an example of an epic. It tells the story of the hero Odysseus as he tries to return home after the Trojan War, facing numerous challenges and adventures along the way.
An epic is a long poem or story. An example would be The Iliad or The Odyssey by Homer.
Homer's Odyssey ...
but also The Lord of the Rings,
or the Harry Potter saga,
or even the Twilight series.
Epic just implies grandeur of scope.
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The Epic of Gilgamesh is the best-known surviving example of Mesopotamian literature.
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The story of Beowulf is a well known heroic epic. A more modern example of epic fantasy is the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
One example of an epic of the Ifugao is 'Alim'. Another example is Hudhud: Ang Kwento ni Aliguyon. An epic is a story about a hero or about exciting adventures.
An epic from ancient Rome simply means a long story or just a story. Virgil's Aeneid, for example, is an epic from ancient Rome.An epic from ancient Rome simply means a long story or just a story. Virgil's Aeneid, for example, is an epic from ancient Rome.An epic from ancient Rome simply means a long story or just a story. Virgil's Aeneid, for example, is an epic from ancient Rome.An epic from ancient Rome simply means a long story or just a story. Virgil's Aeneid, for example, is an epic from ancient Rome.An epic from ancient Rome simply means a long story or just a story. Virgil's Aeneid, for example, is an epic from ancient Rome.An epic from ancient Rome simply means a long story or just a story. Virgil's Aeneid, for example, is an epic from ancient Rome.An epic from ancient Rome simply means a long story or just a story. Virgil's Aeneid, for example, is an epic from ancient Rome.An epic from ancient Rome simply means a long story or just a story. Virgil's Aeneid, for example, is an epic from ancient Rome.An epic from ancient Rome simply means a long story or just a story. Virgil's Aeneid, for example, is an epic from ancient Rome.
Yes, it is a wonderful example.
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The Epic of Gilgamesh is an example of one of the earliest known works of literature, specifically an epic poem. It is considered a foundational text in world literature and offers insight into ancient Mesopotamian culture and beliefs.
One example of an epic poem is "The Odyssey" by Homer. This ancient Greek poem follows the adventure of Odysseus as he tries to return home after the Trojan War. It is a classic work of literature and is considered one of the greatest epic poems of all time.
An epic in English literature is a long, stretched out poem (that doesn't particularly have to rhyme) that recounts a tale of an epic hero. One good example of an Epic would be Beowulf.
Good question. I would consider it a personal family epic, rather than a major historical epic.