Quote by Lascelles Abercrombie

Epic poetry exhibits life in some great symbolic attitude. It cannot strictly be said to symbolize life itself, but always some manner of life.

Epic poetry exhibits life in some great symbolic attitude. I

Summary

This quote suggests that epic poetry portrays life in a symbolic way, representing not life as a whole, but rather specific aspects or facets of it. It implies that epic poetry captures and conveys the essence of life, yet not necessarily in a literal sense. Instead, it presents a certain perspective or aspect of life, allowing readers to interpret and introspect on its profound meaning.

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Attitude

By Lascelles Abercrombie

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