Ancient & Epic Tales

From Around The World

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Pub Date Apr 15 2016 | Archive Date Jun 30 2017

Description

This multicultural anthology presents concise retellings of pivotal episodes from such epic tales as =, Beowulf, The Odyssey, The Ramayana, Mwindo, The Kojiki, The Pyramid Texts, The Popol Vuh, and more. Composed with a global perspective by award-winning author and storyteller Heather Forest, the collection offers a portal into large-scale epics and ancient story cycles that were passed on and preserved through the oral tradition long before early scribes captured them in written form. Ancient tales of adventure, quest, and heroics come to life for modern readers through Heather Forest’s artful prose and keen curatorial skill.

This multicultural anthology presents concise retellings of pivotal episodes from such epic tales as =, Beowulf, The Odyssey, The Ramayana, Mwindo, The Kojiki, The Pyramid Texts, The Popol Vuh, and...


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ISBN 9781939160874
PRICE $17.95 (USD)

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