This book has the task of grounding reading and writing on the economy of memory. Using evidence from literary criticism, language processing, and the neurosciences, it explores the principles of recognition, strategy, and identity -- principles that guide memory in its drive to meaning.
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1st edition. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 180 p. ; 24 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 166-175) and index. Contents: Pt. I. The Problem of the Text -- 1. A Historical Perspective -- 2. First Reading -- Pt. II. Toward a Model of Memory -- 3. Mnemonic Principles -- 4. The Language Factor -- Pt. III. The Structure of Meaning -- 5. Building Blocks -- 6. The Metaphoric Field -- Pt. IV. Interpretive Strategies -- 7. Approaching the Text -- 8. Beyond the Material Identity. Subjects: Discourse analysis, Literary; Literature Psychology; Semiotics and literature; Metaphor; Criticism; History 20th century. 3 Kg. Seller Inventory # 392860
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1st edition. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 180 p. ; 24 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 166-175) and index. Contents: Pt. I. The Problem of the Text -- 1. A Historical Perspective -- 2. First Reading -- Pt. II. Toward a Model of Memory -- 3. Mnemonic Principles -- 4. The Language Factor -- Pt. III. The Structure of Meaning -- 5. Building Blocks -- 6. The Metaphoric Field -- Pt. IV. Interpretive Strategies -- 7. Approaching the Text -- 8. Beyond the Material Identity. Subjects: Discourse analysis, Literary; Literature Psychology; Semiotics and literature; Metaphor; Criticism; History 20th century. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 392860