Homer in Performance : Rhapsodes, Narrators, and Characters

Name: Homer in Performance : Rhapsodes, Narrators, and Characters
Brand: University of Texas Press

University of Texas Press

Before they were written down, the poems attributed to Homer were performed orally, usually by rhapsodes (singers/reciters) who might have traveled from city to city or enjoyed a position in a wealthy household. Even after the Iliad and the Odyssey were committed to writing, rhapsodes performed the poems at festivals, often competing against each other. As they recited the epics, the rhapsodes spoke as both the narrator and the characters. These different acts - performing the poem and narrating and speaking in character within it - are seldom studied in tandem. Homer in Performance breaks new ground by bringing together all of the speakers involved in the performance of Homeric poetry: rhapsodes, narrators, and characters. The first part of the book presents a detailed history of the\n\nHomer in Performance\nRhapsodes, Narrators, and Characters\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note ;