“But the development of human society does not go straight forward; and the epic process will therefore be a recurring process, the series a recurring series - though not in exact repetition.Quote by Lascelles AbercrombieTopics: Quotes about Lascelles AbercrombieShare on:FacebookPinterestWhatsApp
That is to say, epic poetry has been invented many times and independently; but, as...#Lascelles Abercrombie
There is only one thing which can master the perplexed stuff of epic material into...#Lascelles Abercrombie
No poet will ever take the written word as a substitute for the spoken word;...#Lascelles Abercrombie
Traditional matter must be glorified, since it would be easier to listen to the re-creation...#Lascelles Abercrombie
For the stage displays the first vigorous expression, as the natural thing and without conspicuous...#Lascelles Abercrombie
The first epics were intended for recitation; the literary epic is meant to be read.#Lascelles Abercrombie
It seems difficult, sometimes, to believe that there was a time when sentiments now become...#Lascelles Abercrombie
