Poetry in Speech : Orality and Homeric Discourse - 9781501722769

Applying linguistic theory to the study of Homeric style, Egbert J. Bakker offers a highly innovative approach to oral poetry, particularly the poetry of Homer. By situating formulas and other features of oral style within the wider contexts of spoken language and communication, he moves the study of oral poetry beyond the landmark work of...

• | : Egbert J. Bakker
• | Publisher: Cornell University Press
• | Publication Date: Aug 15, 2018
• | Country of Publication: United States
• | Number of Pages: 256 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-10: 150172276X
• | ISBN-13: 9781501722769