“The epic poet collaborates with the spirit of his time in the composition of his work. That is, if he is successful; the time may refuse to work with him, but he may not refuse to work with his time.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
The first epics were intended for recitation; the literary epic is meant to be read.#Lascelles Abercrombie
There is only one thing which can master the perplexed stuff of epic material into...#Lascelles Abercrombie
The epic poet has behind him a tradition of matter and a tradition of style;...#Lascelles Abercrombie
For the stage displays the first vigorous expression, as the natural thing and without conspicuous...#Lascelles Abercrombie
The Border Ballads, for instance, and the Robin Hood Ballads, clearly suppose a state of...#Lascelles Abercrombie
Epic poetry exhibits life in some great symbolic attitude. It cannot strictly be said to...#Lascelles Abercrombie
