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The books are framed by two well known narratives: Book 3 opens with the Victory of Berenice. Composed in the style of a Pindaric Ode, the self-contained poem celebrates queen Berenice's victory in the Nemean Games. [13] Enveloped within the epinician narrative is an aetiology of the games themselves. [14]
Works and Days (Ancient Greek: Ἔργα καὶ Ἡμέραι, romanized: Érga kaì Hēmérai) [a] is a didactic poem written by ancient Greek poet Hesiod around 700 BC. It is in dactylic hexameter and contains 828 lines.
The most famous example of classical epyllion is perhaps Catullus 64. Epyllion is to be understood as distinct from mock epic , another light form. Romantic epic is a term used to designate works such as Morgante , Orlando Innamorato , Orlando Furioso and Gerusalemme Liberata , which freely lift characters, themes, plots and narrative devices ...
Kim Chŏnt'aek was a prolific writer of sijo poetry and a famous singer. Scholars are almost certain that he was born in the late 1680s. [22] In 1728 he created the first of the great sijo anthologies, 청구영언(靑丘永言), "Chanted Words of the Green Hills." It is one of the oldest surviving sijo anthologies.
Eros and Psyche is a narrative poem with strong romantic and tragic themes: first published in 1885 by Robert Bridges.Bridges was licensed as a physician in England until 1882 when he was forced to retire due to a lung disease.
Concept album from written from the perspective of various characters in the novel [18] [19] Music Inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: The Chronicles of Narnia: C. S. Lewis [20] Seventh Son of a Seventh Son: Iron Maiden: Seventh Son: Orson Scott Card [21] Shakespeare's Macbeth – A Tragedy in Steel ...
The corrido (Spanish pronunciation: ) is a famous narrative metrical tale and poetry that forms a ballad. The songs often feature topics such as oppression, history, daily life for criminals, the vaquero lifestyle, and other socially relevant themes. [ 1 ]
Philippine epic poetry is the body of epic poetry in Philippine literature. Filipino epic poetry is considered to be the highest point of development for Philippine folk literature, encompassing narratives that recount the adventures of tribal heroes. These epics are transmitted through oral tradition using a select group of singers and chanters.