Revising Oral Theory
Formulaic Composition in Old English and Old Icelandic Verse
1st Edition
Published on 27. April 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
136 pages
978-1-138-98542-1 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 1998. The following monograph is a revised and updated study which developed as a result of three experiences of the author: an advanced tutorial in Old English, a Fulbright year in Iceland, and a year teaching Old Icelandic. It is intended as a contribution to the ongoing revision of oral theory.
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" Paul Acker has written a very useful and timely book." -- SpeculumMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
453 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-98542-1 (9781138985421)
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06/2014
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04/1998
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Person
Paul Acker
Content
Chapter 1 Fixed and Flexible Levels In Syndetic Formulas; Chapter 2 Flexible Formulas, Systems, and Strategies in the Old English Rune Poem; Chapter 3 Flexible Formulas, Systems, Strategies, and Themes in Old Icelandic Eddic Verse; Chapter 4 A Survey of Oral-Formulaic Criticism Of Eddic Poetry;