... excellent book... " ―The Classical Outlook
... brief and readable... There is good tonic in these pages for the serious student of oral tradition... a remarkable book." ―Asian Folklore Studies
The bibliography is a boon for students and faculty at any level who are curious about the nature, composition, and performance of oral poetry." ―Choice
... concise, evolutionary account... " ―Religious Studies Review
As ever, Professor Foley’s conscientious scholarship and sound judgements combine to make a further substantial contribution to the field." ―E. C. Hawkesworth, School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University of London, The Slavonic Review
Foley is probably the only scholar who is in a position even to suggest the extent of what we should know to work in this area." ―Speculum
Foley’s survey stands as a fitting tribute to the achievements of Parry and Lord and as a sure guide to future productive work in the field." ―Journal of American Folklore
... detailed and informative study... We are fortunate that John Foley chose to write this book."―Motif
... Theory of Oral Composition... detailed account written in an elegant style which could serve equally as a textbook for college and graduate students and as a reference tool for scholars already in the field." ―Olifant
As an ‘introductory history,’ The Theory of Oral Composition accomplishes its purpose admirably. It has the capacity to arouse interest on the part of the uninitiated." ―Anthropologica
Presents the first history of the new field of oral-formulaic theory, which arose from the pioneering research of Milman Parry and Albert Lord on the Homeric poems.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Book Description Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. Seller Inventory # 0253204658-2-1
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-0253204658-new
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 2336157-n
Book Description Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Theory of Oral Composition: History and Methodology 0.6. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9780253204653
Book Description Condition: New. pp. 188. Seller Inventory # 263452667
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9780253204653
Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. This item is printed on demand. Seller Inventory # 9780253204653
Book Description Condition: New. pp. 188. Seller Inventory # 4395300
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0253204658
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard0253204658