The Epic Rhapsode and His Craft
| Author | : José Miguel González |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0674055896 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780674055896 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (896 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Epic Rhapsode and His Craft by : José Miguel González
Download or read book The Epic Rhapsode and His Craft written by José Miguel González and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book argues that oracular utterance, dramatic acting, and rhetorical delivery powerfully elucidate the practice of epic rhapsodes in Homeric performance. Attention to these domains reveals a shifting dynamic of competition and emulation among rhapsodes, actors, and orators that shaped their texts and their crafts.
