There is no heroic poem in the world but is at bottom a biography, the life of a man; also, it may be said, there is no life of a man, faithfully recorded, but is a heroic poem of its sort, rhymed or unrhymed.

Summary

This quote suggests that every heroic poem ultimately tells the story of a person's life and experiences. It also proposes that any genuinely documented life, whether in verse or prose, can be considered a kind of heroic poem. The quote highlights the interconnectedness between literature and real life, implying that the remarkable tales we find in poems are often reflections of the remarkable lives people live. It suggests that heroism can be found not only within the pages of a story but also within the lives and actions of ordinary individuals.

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