Poetry in Speech: Orality and Homeric Discourse by Egbert J. Bakker

Poetry in Speech: Orality and Homeric Discourse

Myth and Poetics

Egbert J. Bakker

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nonfiction classics historical literary challenging reflective medium-paced
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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 sp...

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