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Writing and the Origins of Greek Literature Hardback - 2002

by Barry B. Powell

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The purpose of this book is to dispel misunderstanding about the genesis of the Homeric poems and other knotty problems in oral studies, such as the meaning of "orality," "literacy," "tradition," "memorization," and "text." The study is about the nature and history of writing--how it was used in the Ancient Near East, and especially in Greece, and its relationship to Homer. It suggests that a Semite invented the Greek alphabet, heir to an ancient bilingual Eastern tradition of recording poetry by dictation.

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  • Title Writing and the Origins of Greek Literature
  • Author Barry B. Powell
  • Binding Hardback
  • Pages 228
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Cambridge University Press, New York
  • Publication date 2002-12-05
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780521782067 / 0521782066
  • Weight 0.95 lbs (0.43 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.18 x 6.29 x 0.67 in (23.32 x 15.98 x 1.70 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
  • Category Literature - Classics / Criticism
  • Library of Congress subjects Greek literature - History and criticism, Written communication - Greece - History
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2002020169
  • Dewey Decimal Code 880.9
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