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100	1		_aRabb, Kate Milner, _d1866-1937
245	1	0	_aNational Epics
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-05-01
505	0		_aThe Râmâyana -- The Mahâ-bhârata -- The Iliad -- The Odyssey -- The Kalevala -- The Aeneid -- Beowulf -- The Niebelungen lied -- The Song of Roland -- The Shah-nameh -- The Poem of the Cid -- The Divine comedy -- The Orlando Furioso -- The Lusiad -- The Jerusalem delivered -- Paradise lost -- Paradise regained.
508			_aText file produced by David Starner, S.R. Ellison, and the Online Distributed Proofing Team HTML file produced by David Widger
520			_a"National Epics" by Kate Milner Rabb is a scholarly work that serves as an introduction to the study of epic poetry, written in the late 19th century. The book aims to make significant epics from various cultures more accessible to readers who may find the original texts daunting or inaccessible due to their complexity or length. The author discusses the origins and characteristics of epics, as well as providing condensed retellings of notable works like the Hindu epics, the "Iliad," and the "Divine Comedy," among others. The opening of "National Epics" sets the stage for its purpose, explaining the value of epic poetry as a form of literature that conveys the essence of cultural values and historical narratives. The author asserts that while some readers might find the beauty of these epics lost in summary, efforts have been made to preserve their key elements and historical significance. The text outlines the evolution of the epic genre, from its primitive roots in oral traditions to its more sophisticated modern iterations. The beginning also introduces the first epic discussed—the "Rāmāyana," providing a brief overview of its plot, characters, and its cultural relevance within Hinduism. This introduction illustrates the author’s intent to enlighten readers on the grandeur and richness of epics through condensed narratives and analyses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEpic poetry
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8072
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