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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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A Paperback / softback by Albert B. Lord, David F. Elmer

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    Publisher: Harvard University, Center for Hellenic Studies
    Publication Date: 01/03/2019
    ISBN13: 9780674975736, 978-0674975736
    ISBN10: 0674975731
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    ELT & Literary Studies Literary studies: poetry and poets

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    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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