EPIC AS A LITERARY GENRE

Аннотация

The epic genre, originally grounded in ancient storytelling practices, has transformed from oral poetry into a diverse narrative form that now encompasses multiple mediums. This article examines the key features of the epic genre, its historical origins, linguistic roots, and its adaptation into contemporary formats like epic novels, films, and video games. Additionally, it delves into the progression of the epic from folk traditions to written literary works, highlighting the thematic, stylistic, and structural elements that define epics across different cultures and time periods. Key words:epic, cultural ideals, folk, oral traditions, literary forms, style, prose, thematic patterns.