Items related to LINGUISTICS AND LITERATURE: Language in the Verbal...

LINGUISTICS AND LITERATURE: Language in the Verbal Arts of the World: 12 (Blackwell Textbooks in Linguistics) - Softcover

 
9780631192435: LINGUISTICS AND LITERATURE: Language in the Verbal Arts of the World: 12 (Blackwell Textbooks in Linguistics)
View all copies of this ISBN edition:
 
 
Linguistics and Literature is the first book to offer an overview of how linguistic theory can be applied to the oral and written literatures of the world

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

Review:
"A consistent theoretical perspective, broad empirical coverage, and a lucid and engaging exposition make this not just a fine textbook but fascinating reading for anyone interested in language and verbal art. The detailed analyses of texts from oral literatures across the world are a unique and welcome feature. Fabb's book is an impressive demonstration of how the various strands of research in literary linguistics add up to a coherent field of inquiry." Paul Kiparksy, Stanford University

"Fabb applies linguistic theory to mostly oral literature from around a hundred different languages and literary traditions."Moderna Sprak, Spring 1999

"In common with other books in Blackwell's Textbooks in Linguistics series, it provides exercises at the end of each chapter. Most of these are highly instructive (and challenging) both from the point of view of reinforcing discussion in the body of the text and in terms of extending that discussion, looking at new but related material....( Linguistics and Literature) should be of interest to anyone interested in language and literature. It should be of particular interest to those with a theoretical interest in questions of literary form. It provides an excellent overview of current thinking in literary linguistics as well as making its own contribution to that thinking."Adrian Pilkington, Royal Holloway University of London

From the Back Cover:
Linguistics and Literature is the first book to offer an overview of how linguistic theory can be applied to the oral and written literatures of the world.

Introducing basic concepts in linguistics as it proceeds, the book begins with an account of the types of metrical verse and the phonological bases of metrics. Examples of metrical verse are illustrated from a selection of European, African, and Asian traditions, both familiar and unfamiliar; there is also some discussion of the setting of song texts to music. It then considers the exploitation of linguistic structure as found in many traditions, from ancient Semitic literatures to contemporary Austronesian and Mayan verbal arts. Narratology is presented from the perspective of linguistics, with complete narratives in the original languages with translations from a variety of traditions. The book concludes by looking at the linguistic aspects of the performance of literature, and the ways in which literature exploits the communicative function of language, in irony and metaphor.

The book is illustrated with examples from around a hundred different literary traditions, quoting texts in the original languages, fully translated and explained. Exercises are provided which enable readers to put theoretical issues discussed in the chapters to practical analysis of texts; texts for discussion range from major works of English literature to previously unpublished oral texts from rarely discussed traditions.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

  • PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons
  • Publication date1997
  • ISBN 10 0631192433
  • ISBN 13 9780631192435
  • BindingPaperback
  • Edition number1
  • Number of pages316
  • Rating

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9780631192428: Linguistics and Literature (Blackwell Textbooks in Linguistics)

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  ISBN 13:  9780631192428
Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 1997
Hardcover

Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

Seller Image

Fabb, Nigel
Published by Wiley-Blackwell (1997)
ISBN 10: 0631192433 ISBN 13: 9780631192435
New Softcover Quantity: 5
Seller:
GreatBookPricesUK
(Castle Donington, DERBY, United Kingdom)

Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 730066-n

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 50
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Fabb
Published by Wiley-Blackwell (1997)
ISBN 10: 0631192433 ISBN 13: 9780631192435
New PAP Quantity: 15
Seller:
PBShop.store UK
(Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom)

Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # FW-9780631192435

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 50.01
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Nigel Fabb
Published by Wiley 1997-10-23, Oxford (1997)
ISBN 10: 0631192433 ISBN 13: 9780631192435
New paperback Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Blackwell's
(Oxford, OX, United Kingdom)

Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9780631192435

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 53.95
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Fabb, Nigel
Published by Wiley-Blackwell (1997)
ISBN 10: 0631192433 ISBN 13: 9780631192435
New Softcover Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Brook Bookstore
(Milano, MI, Italy)

Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 7f188979621dd0f22ef6bffd64ccb0d7

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 56.91
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
From Italy to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds
Seller Image

Fabb, Nigel
Published by Wiley-Blackwell (1997)
ISBN 10: 0631192433 ISBN 13: 9780631192435
New Softcover Quantity: 5
Seller:
GreatBookPrices
(Columbia, MD, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 730066-n

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 45.21
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 12.67
From U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

FABB
Published by John Wiley & Sons (1997)
ISBN 10: 0631192433 ISBN 13: 9780631192435
New Softcover Quantity: > 20
Print on Demand
Seller:
Ria Christie Collections
(Uxbridge, United Kingdom)

Book Description Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND Book; New; Fast Shipping from the UK. No. book. Seller Inventory # ria9780631192435_lsuk

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 59.20
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Nigel Fabb
Published by Wiley-Blackwell (1997)
ISBN 10: 0631192433 ISBN 13: 9780631192435
New Softcover Quantity: 2
Seller:
Romtrade Corp.
(STERLING HEIGHTS, MI, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: New. Brand New Original US Edition.We Ship to PO BOX Address also. EXPEDITED shipping option also available for faster delivery.This item may ship from the US or other locations in India depending on your location and availability. Seller Inventory # ABTR-98717

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 63
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
From U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Nigel Fabb
Published by Wiley-Blackwell (1997)
ISBN 10: 0631192433 ISBN 13: 9780631192435
New Softcover Quantity: 3
Seller:
Basi6 International
(Irving, TX, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: Brand New. New. US edition. Expediting shipping for all USA and Europe orders excluding PO Box. Excellent Customer Service. Seller Inventory # ABEOCT23-89456

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 63.92
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
From U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Nigel Fabb
Published by Wiley-Blackwell (1997)
ISBN 10: 0631192433 ISBN 13: 9780631192435
New Softcover Quantity: 2
Seller:
SMASS Sellers
(IRVING, TX, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: New. Brand New Original US Edition. Customer service! Satisfaction Guaranteed. This item may ship from the US or our Overseas warehouse depending on your location and stock availability. We Ship to PO BOX Location also. Seller Inventory # ABRR-98717

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 65.17
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
From U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Nigel Fabb
Published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd (1997)
ISBN 10: 0631192433 ISBN 13: 9780631192435
New Paperback / softback Quantity: > 20
Print on Demand
Seller:
THE SAINT BOOKSTORE
(Southport, United Kingdom)

Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. Seller Inventory # C9780631192435

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 66.36
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds

There are more copies of this book

View all search results for this book