The World of Roman Song
From Ritualized Speech to Social Order
by Thomas Habinek
329 pages· 2005· ISBN 9780801881053
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In this bold work, Habinek offers an entirely new theoretical perspective on Roman cultural history. He argues that for the Romans, "song" encompassed a wide range of ritualized speech, including elements of poetry, storytelling, and even the casting of spells.
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