epic poetry

Clarifies the complexities of Milton's poem and highlights its relevance to our own time.

A companion guide to the "Illiad" and the "Odyssey," both written by ancient Greek poet Homer, offering insight into the purpose and ideals of the author, and providing information about each story, the techniques employed in the writings, the characters, and the history of the period.

Presents eleven critical essays that analyze the structure, myth, and history of the Old English epic poem depicting the heroic deeds of Beowulf, a member of a Germanic tribe who travels to Denmark to help defeat a monster named Grendel.

A study of Homer's classic epic of the Trojan War and the struggle between Achilles and Hector that saves the Greeks and destroys the Trojans; contains dramatized portions, study questions, and discussions of Greek poetry.

Contains eleven critical analyses of Homer's "The Odyssey;" and includes an introduction by Harold Bloom and a chronology.

Virgil's epic poem describing the fall of Troy and the legendary origin of Rome in English prose.

Presents John Milton's epic poem, which chronicles man's fall from grace and Satan's rebellion against God, providing a scholarly introduction, chronology, bibliography, Andrew Marvell's verse tribute to Milton from the second edition, and explanatory notes.

A companion guide to the epic "Beowulf" that traces the history and culture behind the poem, examines its symbolism, language, style, and structure, and explores how the poem has been used throughout history.

A guide to studying "Beowulf" that features a list of characters, a plot summary and analysis, and a selection of critical views.

Presents a biography of Homer; sixteen essays on his world, the "Iliad, " and the "Odyssey"; a chronology of the poet's life and historic events; and primary and secondary bibliographies.