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Paperback. An introduction to the study of style in language, offering practical advice on how to stylistically analyse texts. Series: Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics. Num Pages: 238 pages, 10 b/w illus. 2 tables. BIC Classification: CFG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 177 x 11. Weight in Grams: 436. Series: Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics. 240 pages, 10 b/w illus. 2 tables. An introduction to the study of style in language, offering practical advice on how to stylistically analyse texts. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: CFG. Dimension: 245 x 177 x 11. Weight: 450.
Stylistics is the linguistic study of style in language. It aims to account for how texts project meaning, how readers construct meaning and why readers respond to texts in the way that they do. This book is an introduction to stylistics that locates it firmly within the traditions of linguistics. Organised to reflect the historical development of stylistics from its origins in Russian formalism, the book covers key principles such as foregrounding theory, as well as more recent developments in cognitive stylistics. It includes an examination of both literary and non-literary texts, and substantial coverage of methodologies for stylistic analysis. ... Read more
Stylistics is the linguistic study of style in language. It aims to account for how texts project meaning, how readers construct meaning and why readers respond to texts in the way that they do. This book is an introduction to stylistics that locates it firmly within the traditions of linguistics. Organised to reflect the historical development of stylistics from its origins in Russian formalism, the book covers key principles such as foregrounding theory, as well as more recent developments in cognitive stylistics. It includes an examination of both literary and non-literary texts, and substantial coverage of methodologies for stylistic analysis. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Series
Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
238
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521728690
SKU
V9780521728690
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About Lesley Jeffries
Lesley Jeffries is Professor of English Language at the University of Huddersfield. Dan McIntyre is Reader in English Language and Linguistics at the University of Huddersfield.
Reviews for Stylistics
'A panoramic view of the maturing discipline of stylistics. Richly illustrated from literature and media in English, it shows how the same analytic tools and techniques can be revealingly applied both to literary and non-literary texts. A first-rate textbook and an enjoyable read.' Geoffrey Leech, Lancaster University '… wide-ranging and informative, offering excellent coverage, perceptive guidance on research methods and ... Read more