Description
Charles Olson's theory of history, "istorin", harkens back to Herodotus. As Olson explains it, this term means "to find out for yourself". Olson's understanding of the concept is significantly informed by classicist J.A. K. Thompson. This paper examines Olson's concept of "istorin" and storytelling techniques as employed in "The Maximus Poems".
Location
Grissom Hall, Room 126
Start Date
3-4-2016 5:30 PM
End Date
3-4-2016 6:00 PM
Recommended Citation
Kroll, Matthew L., "The Logos of "Maximus": History and Storytelling in Herodotus and Charles Olson" (2016). Purdue Linguistics, Literature, and Second Language Studies Conference. 2.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/plcc/purduelanguagesandculturesconference2016/LITSessionOne/2
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The Logos of "Maximus": History and Storytelling in Herodotus and Charles Olson
Grissom Hall, Room 126
Charles Olson's theory of history, "istorin", harkens back to Herodotus. As Olson explains it, this term means "to find out for yourself". Olson's understanding of the concept is significantly informed by classicist J.A. K. Thompson. This paper examines Olson's concept of "istorin" and storytelling techniques as employed in "The Maximus Poems".