Poetry and Narrative in Performance
ISBN: 9781349104451
Platform/Publisher: SpringerLink / Palgrave Macmillan UK
Digital rights: Users: unlimited; Printing: unlimited; Download: unlimited
Subjects: Palgrave Literature & Performing Arts Collection;

This text uses machine data of poetry readings to discover features of rhythm and intonation and to clear away methodological problems that hamper the teaching of poetic melody. The discussion is linked to the theory of literary form, throwing light on the role of emotion in poetry and fiction.

Douglas Oliver received a B.A. from Harvard & a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Vienna. During World War II he advised the U.S. government on Pacific Island affairs. An emeritus professor of anthropology at Harvard & the University of Hawai'i, he has documented his field work throughout the Pacific in numerous national & international publications.

(Bowker Author Biography)


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