Poetry. Does there exist an art form more beautiful? The epic poem can be defined as a lengthy narrative poem, often concerning a serious subject and containing an outstanding heroic figure, often of unbelievable stature. I chose to study the epic poem because I love poetry, and how effective it is at preserving and illustrating stories. To aid in my studies, I decided to read through modern translations of Beowulf, Odyssey, and Divine Comedy: Inferno. While these three poems tell very different stories, they are all written in the same style, following the elements of vast settings, supernatural and otherworldly beings, and larger than life protagonists. Like all forms of poetry, epic poetry is written in verse, separating it from most other
