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Webster 1913 Edition

Epic

Ep′ic

,
Adj.
[L.
epicus
, Gr. [GREEK], from [GREEK] a word, speech, tale, song; akin to L.
vox
voice: cf. F.
épique
. See
Voice
.]
Narrated in a grand style; pertaining to or designating a kind of narrative poem, usually called an heroic poem, in which real or fictitious events, usually the achievements of some hero, are narrated in an elevated style.
The
epic
poem treats of one great, complex action, in a grand style and with fullness of detail.
T. Arnold.

Ep′ic

,
Noun.
An epic or heroic poem. See
Epic
,
Adj.

Webster 1828 Edition

Epic

EP'IC

,
Adj.
[L. epicus; Gr. a song, or to speak.] Narrative; containing narration; rehearsing. An epic poem, otherwise called heroic, is a poem which narrates a story, real or fictitious or both, representing, in an elevated style, some signal action or series of actions and events, usually the achievements of some distinguished hero, and intended to form the morals and affect the mind with the love of virtue. The matter of the poem includes the action of the fable, the incidents, episodes, characters, morals and machinery. The form includes the manner of narration, the discourses introduced, descriptions, sentiments, style, versification, figures and other ornaments. The end is to improve the morals, and inspire a love of virtue, bravery and illustrious actions.

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