The Winged Word: A Study in the Technique of Ancient Greek Oral Composition as Seen Principally through Hesiod’s Work and Days by Berkley Peabody
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The Winged Word: A Study in the Technique of Ancient Greek Oral Composition as Seen Principally through Hesiod’s Work and Days by Berkley Peabody, published in 1975. This work focuses on analyzing the complex oral composition techniques and style used in ancient Greek epic poetry, specifically known as the “epos,” which is most prominently seen in works like Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. The book delves deep into the oral tradition of ancient Greece, where poems were composed and transmitted through performance rather than written texts, leading to specific patterns and formulas in the language. The title itself refers to the Greek phrase “epea pteroenta” which translates to “winged words,” signifying the swift and impactful nature of oral poetry. Hardcover with original jacket with light shelfwear to corners and ends.
