The Singer of Tales Third Edition |
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| Author:
| Lord, Albert B. |
| Editor:
| Elmer, David F. |
| Series title: | Harvard Studies in Comparative Literature Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-674-97573-6 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2019 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University, Center for Hellenic Studies
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $43.95 |
Book Description:
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First published in 1960, The Singer of Tales remains the fundamental study of the distinctive techniques and aesthetics of oral epic poetry--from South Slavic epic songs to the Iliad, Odyssey, Beowulf, and beyond. This edition offers a corrected text and is supplemented by an open-access website with audio recordings.
First published in 1960, The Singer of Tales remains the fundamental study of the distinctive techniques and aesthetics of oral epic poetry--from South Slavic epic songs to the Iliad, Odyssey, Beowulf, and beyond. This edition offers a corrected text and is supplemented by an open-access website with audio recordings.