Some Types of Introductory Formulas in Greek Klephtic (Heroic) Epic
Some Types of Introductory Formulas in Greek Klephtic (Heroic) Epic
Author(s): Predrag J. Mutavdžić, Saša B. ĐorđevićSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Balkanološki institut - Srpska akademija nauka i umetnosti
Keywords: formula; klephtic folk song; model; structure; Greek revolution
Summary/Abstract: Certain types of introductory formulas typical of klephtic epic songs are synoptically demonstrated and analyzed. The introduction outlines the historical development of this category of folk songs, based on occasionally opposing views of literary historians and scholars concerned with the study of Greek folklore. The analysis, performed on a selected corpus of Greek klephtic epic songs, reveals basic structural principles that the anonymous folk singer abided by whilst composing these songs.
Journal: BALCANICA
- Issue Year: 2013
- Issue No: 44
- Page Range: 93-111
- Page Count: 19
- Language: English