{"product_id":"the-theory-of-oral-composition-history-and-methodology-folkloristics-0253204658","title":"The Theory of Oral Composition: History and Methodology (Folkloristics)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0253204658\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foley, John Miles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\" . . . excellent book . . . \" -The Classical Outlook\" . . . brief and readable . . . There is good tonic in these pages for the serious student of oral tradition . . . a remarkable book.\" -Asian Folklore Studies\"The bibliography is a boon for students and faculty at any level who are curious about the nature, composition, and performance of oral poetry.\" -Choice\" . . . concise, evolutionary account . . . \" -Religious Studies Review\"As ever, Professor Foley's conscientious scholarship and sound judgements combine to make a further substantial contribution to the field.\" -E. C. Hawkesworth, School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University of London, The Slavonic Review\"Foley is probably the only scholar who is in a position even to suggest the extent of what we should know to work in this area.\" -Speculum\"Foley's survey stands as a fitting tribute to the achievements of Parry and Lord and as a sure guide to future productive work in the field.\" -Journal of American Folklore\" . . . detailed and informative study . . . We are fortunate that John Foley chose to write this book.\" -Motif\" . . . Theory of Oral Composition . . . detailed account written in an elegant style which could serve equally as a textbook for college and graduate students and as a reference tool for scholars already in the field.\" -Olifant\"As an 'introductory history,' The Theory of Oral Composition accomplishes its purpose admirably. It has the capacity to arouse interest on the part of the uninitiated.\" -AnthropologicaPresents the first history of the new field of oral-formulaic theory, which arose from the pioneering research of Milman Parry and Albert Lord on the Homeric poems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51701176762656,"sku":"NEW0253204658","price":17.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/71Ywcu7qufL.jpg?v=1779386918","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/the-theory-of-oral-composition-history-and-methodology-folkloristics-0253204658","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}