The English epic tradition

by E.M.W. Tillyard

1978, hardcover reprint edition (of a work first published in 1936), this title, this reprint edition, is limited to 100 copies, Folcroft Library Edition, PA.

21 pages, Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 1972

About the author

Eustace Mandeville Wetenhall (E. M. W.) Tillyard OBE was an English classical and literary scholar who was Master of Jesus College, Cambridge from 1945 to 1959.

Reviews

[Dayna Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

A brilliant look at the epic tradition in English poetry and literature. This book is a transcribed version of the lecture Tillyard gave in 1936. Another fantastic discussion of literature from Tillyard.