Oral-Formulaic Theory: Annotated Bibliography

Paul B. Taylor. "The Structure of Völundarkvia." Neophilologus, 47:228-36.

Identifies formulaic and thematic structures used to aesthetic advantage in this Eddic poem. Shows that irony, foreshadowing, and subtle correspondences are accomplished through oral traditional techniques. Assumes the standard Parry-Lord-Magoun model.
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