“If epic poetry is a definite species, the sagas do not fall within it.Quote by Lascelles AbercrombieTopics: Quotes about Lascelles AbercrombieShare on:FacebookPinterestWhatsApp
The epic poet has behind him a tradition of matter and a tradition of style;...#Lascelles Abercrombie
Traditional matter must be glorified, since it would be easier to listen to the re-creation...#Lascelles Abercrombie
No poet will ever take the written word as a substitute for the spoken word;...#Lascelles Abercrombie
The first epics were intended for recitation; the literary epic is meant to be read.#Lascelles Abercrombie
With several different kinds of poetry to choose from, a man would decide that he...#Lascelles Abercrombie
