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      The Iliad and the Oral Epic Tradition

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      The Iliad reveals a traditional oral poetic style, but many believe that the poem cannot be treated as solely a product of oral tradition. In The Iliad and the Oral Epic Tradition, Karol Zielinski argues that neither Homer’s unique artistry nor references to events known from other songs necessari...

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      Product ID:9780674292437
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Series:Hellenic Studies Series
      Title:The Iliad and the Oral Epic Tradition
      Authors:Author: Karol Zielinski, Anna Rojkowska
      Page Count:682
      Subjects:Ancient, classical and medieval texts, Classical texts, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Literary studies: poetry and poets, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Literary studies: poetry & poets, Ancient (Classical) Greek
      Description:The Iliad reveals a traditional oral poetic style, but many believe that the poem cannot be treated as solely a product of oral tradition. In The Iliad and the Oral Epic Tradition, Karol Zielinski argues that neither Homer’s unique artistry nor references to events known from other songs necessarily indicate the use of writing in its composition.
      Imprint Name:Harvard University Press
      Publisher Name:Harvard University Press
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2023-10-24

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      Weight1094 g
      Dimensions154 × 230 × 44 mm