National epic

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A national epic is an epic poem or a literary work of epic scope which seeks to or is believed to capture and express the essence or spirit of a particular nation—not necessarily a nation state, but at least an ethnic or linguistic group with aspirations to independence or autonomy.

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Image: Bernard, Emile (Lille, 28–04–1868 - Paris, 16–04–1941), illustrateur, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.