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Series
Publisher
Recorded Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
4 CDs (approximately 4 hr., 30 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Professor Drout traces literature back to its ultimate sources in oral tradition, showing us how works as varied as the Odyssey, Beowulf, the Finnish Kalevala, and epic songs from the former Yugoslavia were shaped by their origins as songs sung--and composed--before a live audience. Understanding the oral roots of these great works lets us see them in a whole new light. From classical texts to contemporary media, Drout demonstrates how the dynamics...
Author
Language
English
Description
' A successful divorce lawyer, Paula's carefully constructed life starts to fracture when family secrets come to light, forcing her to try to come to terms with the power of her story to hurt and heal, and a growing need for family connections. A wonderful cast of offbeat, memorable characters make this book a winner.' -- LibraryReads.
Author
Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
xiii, 283 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"This one-volume encyclopedia introduces readers to the practice of storytelling in indigenous societies around the world, providing a unique view of how global stories were told, what they were about, and how they served to entertain, educate, and shape cultures"--
Series
African literature today volume 18
Publisher
African World Press
Pub. Date
[1992]
Physical Desc
vi, 138 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
14) Samba do cajú
Author
Publisher
Tropical Music
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
1 online resource.
Language
Portuguese
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