How to Read an Oral Poem - John Miles Foley - Books - University of Illinois Press - 9780252070822 - October 22, 2002
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John Miles Foley
How to Read an Oral Poem

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Though they appear diverse, Homer's "Odyssey" and slam poetry from contemporary urban America both draw from the well of oral tradition. This guide explores the cultural contexts of verbal art to provide more-than-textual methods for understanding the structure, principles, and social applications of oral poetry.

280 pages, Illustrations

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released October 22, 2002
ISBN13 9780252070822
Publishers University of Illinois Press
Pages 280
Dimensions 228 × 153 × 20 mm   ·   462 g

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