The Iliad reveals a traditional oral poetic style, but many believe that the poem cannot be treated as solely a product of oral tradition. In The Iliad and the Oral Epic Tradition, Karol Zielinski argues that neither Homer’s unique artistry nor references to events known from other songs necessarily indicate the use of writing in its composition.


Format Häftad Omfång 682 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Harvard University Press Utgivningsdatum 2023-10-24 ISBN 9780674292437