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by Eric A. Havelock (Author) "The intention of this book is to present a unified picture of a crisis that occurred in the history of human communication, when Greek orality..." (more)
Key Phrases: oral memorization, primary orality, storage language, Milman Parry, Old Testament, Homeric Question (more...)
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 154 pages
  • Publisher: Yale University Press (July 27, 1988)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0300043821
  • ISBN-13: 978-0300043822
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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