Narrative poem

A narrative poem is an extended poem which tells a story.

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The narrative poem was the original form in which sagas were passed down from generation to generation (such as Beowulf).

Related Topics:
Sagas - Beowulf

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Some notable modern narrative poems include Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", Chaucer's The Book of the Duchess, and Merrill's "Lost in Translation".

Related Topics:
Coleridge's - "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" - Chaucer's - The Book of the Duchess - Merrill's - "Lost in Translation"

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