If epic poetry is a definite species, the sagas do not fall within it.

  • -- Lascelles Abercrombie 阿伯克龙比激光束

如果史诗是一个明确的物种,那么传奇就不属于它。

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But the development of human society does not go straight forward; and the epic process will therefore be a recurring process, the series a recurring series - though not in exact repetition.

但是人类社会的发展并不是一帆风顺的;因此,史诗的过程将是一个循环的过程,而这个系列将是一个循环的系列——尽管不是完全重复。

Probably induced by the asthma, I started reading and writing early on, my literary efforts from the age of about nine running chiefly to poetry and plays.

可能是受哮喘的影响,我很早就开始阅读和写作,从九岁开始我的文学创作主要是诗歌和戏剧。

By the general process of epic poetry, I mean the way this form of art has constantly responded to the profound needs of the society in which it was made.

我所说的史诗的一般过程,指的是这种艺术形式不断地对其产生的社会的深刻需求作出反应的方式。

With a definite, step-by-step plan - ah, what a difference it makes! You cannot fail, because each step carries you along to the next, like a track.

有一个明确的,一步一步的计划——啊,这有多大的不同啊!你不能失败,因为每一步都带着你进入下一个阶段,就像一条轨迹。

You only live twice. Once when you are born and once when you look death in the face.

你只能活两次。一次当你出生,一次当你面对死亡。

This is definitely the first curmudgeon, no doubt about it.

毫无疑问,这绝对是第一个脾气暴躁的人。