Revising Oral Theory: Formulaic Composition in Old English and Old Icelandic Verse

Revising Oral Theory: Formulaic Composition in Old English and Old Icelandic Verse

by Paul Acker
Revising Oral Theory: Formulaic Composition in Old English and Old Icelandic Verse

Revising Oral Theory: Formulaic Composition in Old English and Old Icelandic Verse

by Paul Acker

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Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781317944638
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 06/23/2014
Series: Garland Studies in Medieval Literature
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 154
File size: 332 KB

About the Author

Paul Acker

Table of Contents

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;
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