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Where does “rhythm” come from? The word derives from the ancient Greek word rhythmos. But is it continuity or difference that we find when we investigate ancient Greek conceptions of embodiment and poetry? How do our senses of measure and meter relate to heartbeat, breath, footfall, and dance? This talk seeks answers to these questions, while focusing on passages from ancient Greek poetry and modern writers on language and embodiment.
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