national epic

Noun

Meaning

national epic (plural national epics)

An epic poem or similar work which seeks or is believed to capture and express the essence or spirit of a particular nation.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

The Bruce, with which the Scottish contribution to English literature begins, long held its place as the national epic of Scotland. John Barbour

Close letter words and terms

national environmental assessment act national environmental legislation national environmental planning act national establishment national fabric national firm