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National Myths and the Construction of Cultural Identity

National Myths and the Construction of Cultural Identity Every nation possesses a story—a narrative that explains where it came from, what it stands for, and why it exists. These are know...

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National Epics: The Literary Soul of Nations

National Epics: The Literary Soul of Nations A national epic is a literary work of epic scope—often a long poem—that seeks to capture and express the essence or spirit of a particular nat...

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