Richard F. Thomas
Autor(a) de Why Bob Dylan Matters
About the Author
Richard F. Thomas is Professor of Greek and Latin at Harvard University.
Obras de Richard F. Thomas
Lands and Peoples in Roman Poetry: The Ethnographical Tradition (Supplementary volume / Cambridge Philological Society) (1982) 5 cópias
Homing behavior and movement rhythms in the pulmonate limpet, Siphonaria pectinata Linnaeus 1 exemplar(es)
Ethnography and the Landscapes of Augustan Poetry 1 exemplar(es)
Associated Works
Virgil: Georgics: Volume 1, Books I-II (Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics) (1988) — Editor, algumas edições — 66 cópias
Reception and the Classics: An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Classical Tradition (Yale Classical Studies) (2011) — Contribuinte — 9 cópias
Labored in Papyrus Leaves: Perspectives on an Epigram Collection Attributed to Posidippus (P. Mil. Vogl. VIII 309) (2004) — Contribuinte — 6 cópias
A Concise Guide to Teaching Latin Literature (Oklahoma Series in Classical Culture) (2007) — Contribuinte — 5 cópias
Multi Nominis Grammaticus: studies in Classical and Indo-European linguistics in honor of Alan J. Nussbaum on the… (2013) — Contribuinte — 2 cópias
Strategies of Ambiguity in Ancient Literature (Trends in Classics - Supplementary Volumes, 114) — Contribuinte — 1 exemplar(es)
Etiquetado
Conhecimento Comum
- Nome de batismo
- Thomas, Richard Feldstead
- Sexo
- male
- Nacionalidade
- UK (birth)
- Local de nascimento
- London, England, UK
- Locais de residência
- New Zealand
USA - Educação
- University of Auckland
University of Michigan - Ocupação
- Professor of the Classics
- Organizações
- Harvard University
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Why Dylan matters de Richard F. Thomas
https://shawjonathan.com/2019/01/14/richard-f-thomas-why-dylan-matters/
Like Professor Thomas, I am a Dylan fanboy, but I don't go as far as he does, so I was skeptical about his claim that Dylan's songs are not only classics but reference some surprising authors like Homer, Virgil and Ovid. After reading this book, I have been persuaded. Dr. Thomas convincingly demonstrates how Dylan quotes or "steals" passages from classical authors (as well as more obscure ones like the poet Henry Timrod) to create his layered lyrics. Did I mention that Thomas even persuaded me to listen again to Dylan's covers of standards better known from the work of pop singers like Frank Sinatra? I read a library copy, but as soon as I can I am adding this book to my library.… (mais)
The author obviously admires and respects Dylan as an artist. This book seems as much a defense of Dylan's 2016 Nobel prize for Literature as it is a tribute to his talent. A great deal of time is spent tying the poet to the ancient classics of Rome & Greece. I consider Bob Dylan to be a great poet/songwriter of my generation. It was very informative and enjoyable to read this tribute.
https://msarki.tumblr.com/post/167583763153/why-bob-dylan-matters-by-richard-f-t...
Of all the many books regarding the life and work of Bob Dylan this one ranks at the top when it comes to being scholarly. Part of a long-standing Harvard class taught by Thomas, this distillation dissects no few examples of Dylan’s now-classic role in producing great works by stealing from others. More importantly, however, Bob Dylan makes what he steals his own. No small task and something only a very few distinctive artists can pull of successfully. But the great ones in fact do exactly that. What interests me most is Dylan’s process of creation based on the studies, experience, and knowledge of the professor’s obsession with great Classic art. It is no stretch to state that Dylan is one of the best in the business and well-deserving of his 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature.… (mais)
Of all the many books regarding the life and work of Bob Dylan this one ranks at the top when it comes to being scholarly. Part of a long-standing Harvard class taught by Thomas, this distillation dissects no few examples of Dylan’s now-classic role in producing great works by stealing from others. More importantly, however, Bob Dylan makes what he steals his own. No small task and something only a very few distinctive artists can pull of successfully. But the great ones in fact do exactly that. What interests me most is Dylan’s process of creation based on the studies, experience, and knowledge of the professor’s obsession with great Classic art. It is no stretch to state that Dylan is one of the best in the business and well-deserving of his 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature.… (mais)
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