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Hearing Homer'S Song: The Brief Life And Big Idea Of Milman Parry
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From The Acclaimed Biographer Of Jane Jacobs And Srinivasa Ramanujan Comes The First Full Life And Work Of Arguably The Most Influential Classical Scholar Of The Twentieth Century, Who Overturned Longentrenched Notions Of Ancient Epic Poetry And Enlarged The Very Idea Of Literature.In This Literary Detective Story, Robert Kanigel Gives Us A Long Overdue Portrait Of An Oakland Druggist'S Son Who Became Known As The Darwin Of Homeric Studies. So Thoroughly Did Milman Parry Change Our Thinking About The Origins Of Homer'S Iliad And Odyssey That Scholars Today Refer To A Before Parry And An After. Kanigel Describes The Before, When Centuries Of Readers, All The Way Up Until Parry'S Trailblazing Work In The 1930'S, Assumed That The Homeric Epics Were Written Texts, The Way We Think Of Most Literature; And The After That We Now Live In, Where We Take It For Granted That They Are The Result Of A Long And Winding Oral Tradition. Parry Made It His Life'S Work To Develop And Prove This Revolutionary Theory, And Kanigel Brilliantly Tells His Remarkable Storycut Short By Parry'S Mysterious Death By Gunshot Wound At The Age Of Thirtythree.From Uc Berkeley To The Sorbonne To Harvard To Yugoslaviawhere He Traveled To Prove His Idea Definitively By Studying Its Traditional Singers Of Heroic Poetrywe Follow Parry On His Idiosyncratic Journey, Observing Just How His Early Notions Blossomed Into A Fullfledged Theory. Kanigel Gives Us An Intimate Portrait Of Parry'S Marriage To Marian Thanhouser And Their Struggles As Young Parents In Paris, And Explores The Mystery Surrounding Parry'S Tragic Death At The Palms Hotel In Los Angeles. Tracing Parry'S Legacy To The Modern Day, Kanigel Explores How What Began As A Way To Understand The Homeric Epics Became The New Field Of Oral Theory, Which Today Illuminates Everything From Beowulf To Jazz Improvisation, From The Old Testament To Hiphop.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Hearing Homer's Song'? A: 'Hearing Homer's Song' focuses on the life and contributions of Milman Parry, a significant classical scholar who revolutionized our understanding of ancient epic poetry through his theory of oral tradition.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Hearing Homer's Song' is Robert Kanigel, who is known for his biographies of notable figures such as Jane Jacobs and Srinivasa Ramanujan.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include the evolution of literary scholarship, the impact of oral tradition on literature, and the personal journey of Milman Parry, including his struggles and contributions.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Hearing Homer's Song' is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was the book published? A: 'Hearing Homer's Song' was published on April 27, 2021.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 336 pages.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Robert Kanigel? A: Readers can expect a narrative style that combines biographical detail with literary analysis, making complex ideas accessible and engaging.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Homeric studies? A: Yes, 'Hearing Homer's Song' is written for a general audience and provides context and explanations that make it accessible to those unfamiliar with Homeric studies.
- Q: Does the book discuss Milman Parry's theories in detail? A: Yes, the book delves into Milman Parry's theories about the oral tradition of epic poetry and their implications for understanding works like the Iliad and the Odyssey.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: 'Hearing Homer's Song' is sold in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a fresh and undamaged copy.