Publisher's Synopsis
Ballad and Epic: A Study in the Development of the Narrative Art is a book written by Walter Morris Hart in 1907. The book explores the evolution of narrative art from ballads to epics. It analyzes the different forms of ballads and epics and how they have developed over time. The book provides a detailed study of the characteristics of ballads and epics and how they have been used in different cultures throughout history. It also examines the role of the narrative art in shaping the cultural identity of different societies. The book is a comprehensive study of the narrative art and is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.