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Academy of Ancient Texts: The Epic of Gilgamesh
This is an English translation of Ancient Sumarian The Epic of Gilgamesh, the story of the adventures of the historical King of Uruk. It is perhaps the oldest written story on Earth; it consisted originally of 12 clay tablets in...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Beowulf: Background of the Epic
This lesson focuses on the definition of the epic and how Beowulf fits the definition. It provides links to a variety of translations of Beowulf, commentary on the translations, the complete text, an abridged text, and an audio version...
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The Epic of Ramayana
This article discusses the significant of on the Ramayana, the epic story of the hero Rama that is so much a part of Hindu culture.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Invitation to World Literature: Epic of Gilgamesh
Lesson from a multimedia course on literary world classics considers the Epic of Gilgamesh. Lesson centers on a half-hour video offering multiple perspectives on the work. Read an excerpt from Gilgamesh and find dozens of rich and varied...
British Library
British Library: Love and Valour in India's Great Epic
Explore the epic story of Ramayana, one of the most significant pieces of literature in the Hindu culture. The British Library offered an exhibit of the tale in 2008, but the data is still available online.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Beowulf: Reading the Epic: Prologue and Grendel
This lesson focuses on the Prologue of the epic poem Beowulf and the character Grendel, a monster of a giant race. It features links to several translations of Boewulf, cpmplete text, audio, and abridged versions. This lesson focuses on...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: A Story of Epic Proportions: What Makes a Poem an Epic?
For this lesson plan, students will consider "A Story of Epic Proportions: What makes a Poem an Epic?." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Neoclassism: Epic, Mock Epic and Satire
Unfortunately, "literary" writing was not as simple and direct as political writing. When trying to write poetry, most educated authors stumbled into the pitfall of elegant neoclassicism. The epic, in particular, exercised a fatal...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Ancient Mesopotamia: Epic of Gilgamesh
Tells the story of the Epic of Gilgamesh which is an epic poem from Ancient Mesopotamia and is seen as a great work of literature.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Teaching the Epic Through Ghost Stories
This lesson plan uses the oral tradition of ghost stories (anchored in the Gothic) as a means of explaining the oral tradition of the epics. Included in the lesson plan is an overview, practice, objectives, resources, preparation, and more.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Lessons of the Indian Epics: The Ramayana
In this lesson plan, learners will consider "Lessons of the Indian Epics: The Ramayana." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Creighton University: Sumerian Literature: Epic of Gilgamesh
Has a map, overview, and questions on The Epic of Gilgamesh. Especially useful for students studying for a test on the epic.
Exploring Ancient World Cultures
Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Epic of Gilgamesh
This site gives an in-depth essay exploring the Epic of Gilgamesh and its history.
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American Film Institute: Top Ten (Historical) Epics
Quick reference guide to the American Film Institute's top ten list of the greatest historical epic movies as picked by the results of a poll taken of leaders from the creative community. Number one is "Lawrence of Arabia" which was...
A&E Television
History.com: The Epic Battle to Beat Babe Ruth's Home Run Record
In an epic drama spiced with improbable plot twists, New York Yankees stars Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris dueled in 1961 to break Babe Ruth's Major League Baseball season record for home runs. Their pursuit of the magical mark of 60, set...
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Epic Records Official Site
A division of Sony Music, Epic Records' web site provides information on their artists.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Epic Earth
This mesmerizing video shows seven views of the earth taken by NASA's camera. Watch the moon cross over the earth, storms in the ocean, and smoke from a wildfire. Included are teaching tips for teachers and background information.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Evangeline, a Tale of Acadie by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
This is the full text of the epic poem Evangeline, A Tale of Acadie by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow; it follows an Acadian girl named Evangeline and her search for her lost love Gabriel.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Divine Comedy by Alighieri Dante
This is the full text of the epic poem The Divine Comedy by Alighieri Dante including all three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Paradise Lost by John Milton
This is the complete text of the epic poem Paradise Lost by John Milton including all 12 books.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Paradise Regained by John Milton
This is the complete text of the epic poem Paradise Regained by John Milton, a sequel to Paradise Lost. All four books are included.
Social Security Administration
Ssa: Upton Sinclair's Epic Plan for Social Reform
The Social Security Administration site presents the platform that Sinclair Lewis promoted in 1934.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Beowulf: Reading the Epic: The Fight With Grendel's Mother
This lesson focuses on Beowulf's fight with Grendel's Mother. It features links to the text in Old English or Modern, the reading of Chapters XIX-XXI, and a British Library exercise in translating Old English.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Beowulf: Reading the Epic: The Final Battle and Burial
This lesson focuses on Beowulf's final battle and his funeral. It features links to various translations of Beowulf, the reading of Chapters XXXII - XXXVIII and XLIII, audio of "The Last Survivor's Speech" from Beowulf (lines 2241b-70a)...
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