"National Epics" by Kate Milner Rabb is a guide to understanding epic poems by summarizing famous stories from different cultures for easier reading. This book explains what makes epic poems special and shares shortened versions of important works like the "Rāmāyana," the "Iliad," and the "Divine Comedy”. The author wants to help people appreciate these old tales by making them less complicated and shows why epic poems matter for understanding cultural backgrounds and past events. It explores how epic poems started as spoken stories and changed over time, focusing on sharing key parts of the plots and characters while keeping their historical importance intact, beginning with an outline of the characters and events in the Hindu epic, the "Rāmāyana".
National Epics
By Kate Milner Rabb
Journey through time and civilizations as legendary heroes face extraordinary challenges in these condensed tales of bravery, love, and fate.
Summary
About the AuthorKate Milner Rabb, born in Rockport, Indiana, was a columnist, editor, historian, and author. She has been described as a '"pioneer in the field of journalism,"' who influenced '"the destiny of women in journalism today."' In 1896, her first book was published, titled, "National Epics," a collection of epic stories including, the Iliad, and the Odyssey.
Kate Milner Rabb, born in Rockport, Indiana, was a columnist, editor, historian, and author. She has been described as a '"pioneer in the field of journalism,"' who influenced '"the destiny of women in journalism today."' In 1896, her first book was published, titled, "National Epics," a collection of epic stories including, the Iliad, and the Odyssey.
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