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Can epic poetry revive History?
When combined, as the ancients knew, history and poetry offer an incomparable insight into the human condition. Michael Auslin laments the demise of poetry as a form for exploring great moments in history.
Read the essay here: https://engelsbergideas.com/essays/can-epic-poetry-revive-history/.
Image: Hector taking leave of Andromache. Credit: Alamy Stock Photo
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When combined, as the ancients knew, history and poetry offer an incomparable insight into the human condition. Michael Auslin laments the demise of poetry as a form for exploring great moments in history.
Read the essay here: https://engelsbergideas.com/essays/can-epic-poetry-revive-history/.
Image: Hector taking leave of Andromache. Credit: Alamy Stock Photo
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