Maxioms by Lascelles Abercrombie
If epic poetry is a definite species, the sagas do not fall within it.
If epic poetry is a definite species, the sagas do not fall within it.
By the general process of epic poetry, I mean the way this form of art has constantly responded to the read more
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.
Poetry is the work of poets, not of peoples or communities; artistic creation can never be anything but the production read more
Poetry is the work of poets, not of peoples or communities; artistic creation can never be anything but the production of an individual mind .
It is more difficult to keep the attention of hearers than of readers.
It is more difficult to keep the attention of hearers than of readers.
Epic poetry exhibits life in some great symbolic attitude. It cannot strictly be said to symbolize life itself, but always read more
Epic poetry exhibits life in some great symbolic attitude. It cannot strictly be said to symbolize life itself, but always some manner of life.
