The Role of the Poet in Early Societies

The Role of the Poet in Early Societies

by Charles W. Dunn (Author), Morton W. Bloomfield (Author)

Synopsis

This study draws on a wide range of texts early Irish, pre-modern Scottish Gaelic, early Welsh, Early Norse, Old English to illustrate the role of the poet as a tool of power, as seer, and as ceremonial figure.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 176
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: D.S.Brewer
Published: 16 Apr 1992

ISBN 10: 0859913473
ISBN 13: 9780859913478