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Homeric rhythm : a philosophical study / Paolo Vivante.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Vivante, Paolo.
- Series:
- Contributions to the study of world literature 0738-9345 ; no. 82.
- Contributions to the study of world literature, 0738-9345 ; no. 82
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Homer--Versification.
- Homer.
- Greek language--Metrics and rhythmics.
- Greek language.
- Epic poetry, Greek--History and criticism.
- Epic poetry, Greek.
- Philosophy, Ancient.
- Versification.
- Physical Description:
- x, 164 pages ; 25 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 1997.
- Summary:
- Noted classicist Vivante explores the function of verse as a fundamental form of human expression, and argues that the force of Homer's poetry largely lies in the implicit significance of its verse-rhythm.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0313303630
- OCLC:
- 35986403
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