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Creative Imitation in Epic Invocation.

The article discusses the creative imitation in epic invocation. It seems that maintaining the tradition of classical epic invocation is more important to the poet Dante than purity of Christian theology. Indeed, a careful analysis of the invocations of Western epic poets reveals extensive imitation...

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Published in:Philological Review Vol. 29; no. 2; pp. 29 - 58
Main Author: Jewell, Alice
Format: Article
Published: Arkansas Philological Association Fall 2003
Subjects:
Invocation
Epic literature
Imitative behavior
Theology
Poets
Prayer
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