"Hikaye" is an engaging study of Turkish romance by its leading contemporary student. lhan Basg'z presents vivid descriptions of the singers who perform these tales, the performance venues, interactions between singers and audiences, and the romance texts as artistic objects. Part of the fun is the playful interaction between the author and the seasoned characters who taught him their poetic craft. "Hikaye" will be the definitive work on this tradition, which has cognates in Persian and Arabic tale-telling, as well as links to European medieval romances. A valuable contribution to folklore studies, for scholars, students, and general readers alike.
- ISBN10 0253380162
- ISBN13 9780253380166
- Publish Date 1 November 2009 (first published 17 December 2008)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 12 March 2014
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Indiana University Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 330
- Language English