Homeric responses / Gregory Nagy.

Author/creator Nagy, Gregory
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoAustin : University of Texas Press, 2003.
Descriptionxii, 100 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Homer--Technique.
Epic poetry, Greek--History and criticism. --Theory, etc.
Oral tradition--Greece.
Oral-formulaic analysis.

Contents About synchronic and diachronic perspectives -- About the evolutionary model -- About dictation models -- About cross-references in Homer -- Homeric responses -- Homeric rhapsodes and the concept of diachronic skewing -- Irreversible mistakes and Homeric clairvoyance -- The shield of Achilles : ends of the Iliad and beginnings of the polis.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 89-96) and index.
LCCN 2003008792
ISBN0292705530 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0292705549 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks PA4037 .N347 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold