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A great book... ' Choice'... a groundbreaking work of scholarship... ' Asian Folklore Studies'This extremely fascinating study opens an important chapter in the ethnography of speech, briliantly confirming the views advanced by Dell Hymes, Albert Lord and Richard Baumann.' The Journal of IndoEuropean StudiesBuilding on his work in Traditional Oral Epic and Immanent Art, John Foley dissolves the perceived barrier between 'oral' and 'written,' creating a composite theory from oralformulaic theory and the ethnography of speaking and ethnopoetics.' a groundbreaking work of scholarship that clears the path for solving the perennial problem of the interpretation of oralderived texts. The book will be of immense value to students of folklore and literature, and to those seriously interested in the interface of the two traditionally divided disciplines.' Asian Folklore Studies
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- Q: What is 'The Singer of Tales in Performance' about? A: 'The Singer of Tales in Performance' is a scholarly work by John Foley that explores the relationship between oral and written traditions in storytelling, focusing on oral-formulaic theory and the ethnography of speaking.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Singer of Tales in Performance' is John Miles Foley, an expert in folklore and oral traditions.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Singer of Tales in Performance' was published on May 1, 1995.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains 235 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: 'The Singer of Tales in Performance' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Singer of Tales in Performance' is categorized under 'Voice'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, this book is valuable for students of folklore and literature, particularly those interested in the intersection of oral and written traditions.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the blending of oral and written traditions, the role of performance in storytelling, and insights into ethnographic studies of speech.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is available in its first printing edition.