Can epic poetry revive History?

When combined, as the ancients knew, history and poetry offer an incomparable insight into the human condition. Michael Auslin laments the demise of poetry as a form for exploring great moments in history. 

Read the essay here: https://engelsbergideas.com/essays/can-epic-poetry-revive-history/.

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