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Writing and the Origins of Greek Literature Book

Examines the contribution of the alphabetic revolution to the genesis of archaic Greek literature. Professor Powell ties the origin and nature of archaic Greek literature to the special technology of Greek alphabetic writing. In building his model...Read More

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  • Book Description

    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.' This book 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 taking down poetry by dictation.

  • 0521036313
  • 9780521036313
  • Barry B. Powell
  • 16 April 2007
  • Cambridge University Press
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 228
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