The term 'LONG, DRAMATIC TALE' can be summarized by the word 'SAGA', which is a four-letter word. A SAGA is a long, narrative poem or story that typically recounts heroic deeds and events significant to a culture or nation. Sagas are often set in a historical context and usually involve a hero or family whose fortunes rise and fall over the course of the story. They are often written in a style that combines realism with fantasy elements.