Singer of Tales
by Albert B. Lord
Title:
Singer of Tales
Author:
Albert B. Lord
Series (if any):
Harvard Studies in Comparative Literature
Edited by:
Elmer, David F.
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
350 pages, 1 halftone
Publisher:
Harvard University, Center for Hellenic Studies
ISBN-13:
9780674975736
EAN:
9780674975736
Publication Date:
01/03/2019
Classifications:
Literature: history and criticism
Weight (g):
658
Dimensions (mm):
234 x 235 x 23
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£21.05
2 copies in stock
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Description
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.
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