How to Read an Oral Poem

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Author	: John Miles Foley
Publisher	: University of Illinois Press
Total Pages	: 284
Release	: 2002
ISBN-10	: 0252070828
ISBN-13	: 9780252070822
Rating	: 4/5 (28 Downloads)

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Book Synopsis How to Read an Oral Poem by : John Miles Foley

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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