Epic in American Culture

Epic in American Culture
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Publisher : JHU Press
Total Pages : 375
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ISBN-10 : 9781421404899
ISBN-13 : 1421404893
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Book Synopsis Epic in American Culture by : Christopher N. Phillips

Download or read book Epic in American Culture written by Christopher N. Phillips and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates the concept of what it means to be 'epic' and its form in American life, literature, and art from the country's early days.


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