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Film and the Classical Epic Tradition (Classical Presences) by Paul, Joanna, 1978- is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Film and the Classical Epic Tradition (Classical Presences) about?
Why is it that some films are called epics? Audiences know that such films will be large-scale, spectacular productions, but does the term have deeper cultural significance? In antiquity, epic was a prestigious genre whose stories ranged from the Trojan War to the founding of Rome, and dealt with important themes including heroism, the gods, military prowess, and spectacle. In Film and the Classical Epic Tradition, Joanna Paul explores the relationship between films set in the ancient world and
Who reads Film and the Classical Epic Tradition (Classical Presences)?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Paul, Joanna, 1978-
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA; Oxford University Press
- Published
- 2013
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780199542925
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- Literary Fiction, History, Performing Arts
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
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