Homo Narrans : the poetics and anthropology of oral literature / John D. Niles.
| Author/creator | Niles, John D. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press, ©1999. |
| Description | 280 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Making connections -- Somatic communication -- Poetry as social praxis -- Oral poetry acts -- Beowulf as ritualized discourse -- Context and loss -- The strong tradition-bearer -- Conclusion: wordpower wells from deep in the throat. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [237]-264) and index. |
| LCCN | 99010074 |
| ISBN | 0812235045 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GR72.3 .N56 1999 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |