How to Read an Oral Poem

How to Read an Oral Poem
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Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Total Pages : 284
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ISBN-10 : 0252070828
ISBN-13 : 9780252070822
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Book Synopsis How to Read an Oral Poem by : John Miles Foley

Download or read book How to Read an Oral Poem written by John Miles Foley and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on many examples including an American slam poet, a Tibetan paper-singer, a South African praise-poet, and an ancient Greek bard (Homer) the author shows that although oral poetry predates writing it continues to be a vital culture-making and communications tool. Based on research on epics, folktales, lyrics, laments, charms, etc.--Back cover.


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