Oral-Formulaic Theory: Annotated Bibliography

Margaret E. Goldsmith. The Mode and Meaning of Beowulf. London: Athlone Press.

Argues against the "singer theory" as presented in Magoun 1953a and later related works. Juxtaposes examples from African traditions in order to recommend treating OE poetry as learned and sophisticated (espec. pp. 60-64).
Area: OE, AF, CP