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Types of Narrative
Poems:
3 Different Types of Narrative Poems
Narrative poems vary in style, and have changed over the ages as both language
and literary trends have evolved. Some were composed with the intention of
being sung and danced to, while others are written to record human history.
● Epics: Epic poems were composed by ancient Greek poets like Homer and
were intended to be recited rather than read. Epics are written in a grandiose
style, and tell stories of historical events or legends of cultural importance.
● Ballads: Ballads derive from the French “chanson ballade,”
which were poems set to music and intended for dancing.
Origins of
Narrative
Poetry:
The earliest poetry was not written but spoken,
recited, chanted, or sung. Poetic devices like
rhythm, rhyme, and repetition made stories easier
to memorize so they could be transported long
distances and handed down through generations.
Narrative poetry evolved from this oral tradition.
In nearly every part of the world, narrative poetry
established a foundation for other literary forms. For
example, among the highest achievements of ancient
Greece are "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey," which
have inspired artists and writers for more than 2,000
years.
Norah
Famous Narrative
Poems:
1- The Iliad by Homer