What is an epic poem?

An epic poem is a lengthy narrative poem, ordinarily concerning a serious subject containing details of heroic deeds and events significant to a culture or nation.

Classic epic works

This collection comprises the following classic epic works:

• The Iliad & The Odyssey by Homer
• The Aeneid of Virgil (I-VI) by Virgil
• The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri
• Venus and Adonis by William Shakespeare
• Paradise Lost by John Milton
• Paradise Regained by John Milton