Formula, Character and Context: Studies in Homeric, Old English and Old Testament Poetry - Hardcover

 
9780674310155: Formula, Character and Context: Studies in Homeric, Old English and Old Testament Poetry
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ISBN 10: 0674310152 ISBN 13: 9780674310155

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Originally published by the Center for Hellenic Studies, this volume examines verbal formulas and the ways in which they relate to characterization and to their contexts. The comparative method illustrated in this work is applied to Homeric poetry, Old English poetry, and Old Testament poetry with some references to Old French poetry. The author defines how these traditions are analogous and proposes corresponding solutions for corresponding problems. Co-published with the Center for Hellenic Studies at Harvard University. SHORT COPY: By William Whallon

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Whallon's sovereignty over such widely different domains deserves high recognition. Gnomon ...an extraordinary book. The Classical World ...a study in comparative literature of exceptional interest and value. The Classical Review ...a study in comparative literature of exceptional interest and value. The Classical Review Whallon's sovereignty over such widely different domains deserves high recognition. Gnomon ...an extraordinary book. The Classical World

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Language
English
ISBN 10 
0674310152
ISBN 13 
9780674310155
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Hardcover

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Publisher: HARVARD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1969
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