Albert Bates Lord
Albert Bates Lord was a prominent American scholar and student of oral traditions, best known for his contributions to the understanding of oral epic poetry. Following in the footsteps of Milman Parry, Lord furthered the study of oral literature through extensive research in the Balkans, where he recorded and analyzed the works of poets like Avdo Međedović. His influential work, 'The Singer of Tales,' explored the techniques and cultural significance of oral storytelling, shaping the field of comparative literature and contributing to the understanding of the oral-formulaic nature of epic poetry.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Montenegro | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 628,066 | 600 | $5,500 | 5$ |
| Totals | 1 | 628,066 | 600 | $5,500 | 5$ |
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Albert Bates Lord continued Milman Parry's work and recorded an additional 18,000 verses of Međedović's poetry.
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