Publisher's Synopsis
The Epigoniad is a lengthy epic poem written by Scottish poet William Wilkie in 1757. The poem is divided into nine books and tells the story of the Epigoni, the sons of the seven heroes who fought against Thebes in Greek mythology. The poem follows the Epigoni as they seek to avenge their fathers' deaths and reclaim the throne of Thebes from the descendants of the defeated city. Wilkie's poem draws heavily on classical mythology and epic conventions, including the use of epic similes and the invocation of muses. The language of the poem is formal and elevated, and the narrative is richly detailed and complex, featuring battles, political intrigue, and supernatural elements. The Epigoniad was well-received upon its initial publication and was praised for its skillful use of language and its adherence to classical epic traditions. However, the poem has since fallen out of favor and is not widely read or studied today.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.
