Albert B. Lord and His Works on Epic Research
Abstract
In the article the life and work of an outstanding American scholar Albert B. Lord, the researcher of European eposes, the founder of the “oral” theory or Perry Lord’s theory is described. The author gives the description of his research on the «Kalevala», published in English.
About the Author
O. Ingle
Scientific Research Institute of Humanitarian Sciences at the Government of the Republic of Mordovia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Review
For citations:
Ingle O. Albert B. Lord and His Works on Epic Research. Oriental Studies. 2012;5(4):127-132. (In Russ.)
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