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Linguistics and English literature : an introduction / Douglas H. Adamson, University of Arizona
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Edited by Cambridge University Press - 2019
Concise and engaging, this textbook introduces stylistics, the application of linguistics to literary analysis. Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, H. D. Adamson discusses linguistics before addressing its application to literature, enabling students to become knowledgeable in both fields. Targeted specifically at undergraduate literature students taking linguistics courses, the book covers a wide range of topics in linguistics and literary criticism, as well as a variety of literary genres and popular culture, from poems and contemporary literature to comic book art and advertising. Features : numerous examples throughout illustrating the application of linguistics to literary analysis ; clear, accessible, and easy-to-digest presentation of linguistic concept ; a glossary of key terms ; exercises accompanying every chapter, inviting students to apply specific linguistic knowledge to the analysis of literary texts ; further reading suggestions ; figures and tables ; highlighted key terms ; supplementary online resources, including : additional exercises and further reading suggestions, including useful links, discussion questions, key term flashcards, and answers to the exercises. H. D. Adamson is emeritus professor of English at the University of Arizona.
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