Publisher's Synopsis
Ballad and Epic: A Study in the Development of the Narrative Art is a book written by Walter Morris Hart and published in 1907. The book explores the evolution of narrative poetry from early ballads to epic poems. Hart examines the origins of ballads and epics, their structure, themes, and the way they were transmitted orally. The book also discusses the relationship between ballads and epics and how they influenced each other. Hart draws examples from various cultures and periods, including ancient Greece, medieval Europe, and the Middle East. He also discusses the role of the poet in creating and transmitting these narratives. Overall, Ballad and Epic provides a comprehensive study of the narrative art form and its development through history.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.
