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The Modern Scholar: Singers and Tales

By: Professor Michael D. C. Drout
Narrated by: Professor Michael D. C. Drout
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Summary

In this course, Professor Michael D. C. Drout traces literature back to its ultimate sources in oral tradition. Drout shows 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 digital media, Drout demonstrates how the dynamics of oral tradition shape the verbal art that makes us who we are.

©2014 Michael D. C. Drout (P)2014 Crescite Group, LLC
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Fascinating educational listening.

Each lecture was pretty mind-blowing in its own way. Scratching my arm now, craving more.

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In my humble oppinion, Professor Drout uses too many words to convey the information; besides, his classes lack a clear structure as he rambles too much. Therefore, his explanations are sometimes abstruse and difficult to follow. However, the information provided is very interesting and can hardly be found elsewhere. Perhaps he could have used the excess of words to give more examples. He talks too fast sometimes, but his voice and diction are pleasant.

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