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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 necessarily indicate the use of writing in its composition.

The Iliad and the Oral Epic Tradition

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      Publisher Harvard University Press
      Published 24 October 2023
      ISBN-13 9780674292437
      978-0674292437
      ISBN-10 067429243X
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      Ancient, classical and medieval texts Literary studies: poetry and poets

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      Book Synopsis
      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.

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