Epic is a kind of literary genre, usually a long narrative poem, which describes one or more heroes and their experiences while depicting a vast and spectacular world. Here is a brief introduction to the development, characteristics and famous epic works of epic.
Epics first appeared in ancient Greece and Rome, such as the Iliad, Odyssey and Aeneas in Homer's epics. These epics describe the stories of heroes and gods in ancient Greek and Roman mythology and reflect the beliefs and values of the society at that time. Since then, European epic literature has continued to develop, such as gondola in Nordic mythology? Reid, the legend of King Arthur in medieval England, etc.
Epic has the characteristics of epic phrase, epic language, epic structure and epic theme. Among them, epic phrase refers to a verse composed of multiple syllables, which has obvious rhythm and beautiful rhythm, making poetry more rhythmic and aesthetic; Epic language refers to the use of rich and expressive words and rhetorical devices.
Create an image with the characteristics of the times and cultural connotation; Epic structure means that the length of an epic is usually long and consists of several chapters and paragraphs. It uses lyric and dramatic techniques to express the theme and emotion of the epic. Epic themes cover a wide range, such as heroes, myths, history, love and so on.
Famous Chinese and foreign epic works are: Homer's epic (ancient Greece), gondola? Reed (Nordic mythology), arthurian legend (English medieval), Luzon's poetry (Philippine tradition), Sun Tzu's Art of War (ancient China), etc. These works not only have literary value, but also are important materials for understanding the society and culture at that time.
In modern times, epic still gets more and more attention and creation. For example, China's epic works, such as The Long March and The Story of Yueyang Tower, excite readers with their magnificent language and grand narrative style. In addition, movies, games and other art forms have gradually applied epic elements to them. For example, The Lord of the Rings's film series borrowed the narrative style of Homer's epic and successfully presented an imaginative fantasy world.
In short, as an important literary genre, epic plays an irreplaceable role in the history of world literature. It is not only the witness of history and culture, but also an important form of artistic creation, which expresses human's pursuit and exploration of heroes, beliefs and values.