Quantitative Analysis of Poetic Texts (Quantitative Linguistics, 67)
Language: English
Published by De Gruyter Mouton, 2015
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Hardcover, viii + 280 pages, NOT ex-library. Gentle wear to tips of page corners. Book is clean and bright throughout with unmarked text, free of inscriptions and stamps, firmly bound. Boards show regular handling wear. Issued without a dust jacket. -- Contents: Foreword; 1 Introduction 2 Phonic phenomena [Occurrence without pattern (Phoneme frequencies; Euphony in general); Assonance (The diagonal; Symmetry; Poem length and significant sequences); Alliteration; Aggregation; Rhyme (Word length; Open and closed rhymes; Masculine and feminine rhyme; Parts of speech in rhyme words)]; 3 The word [Introduction; Frequency distribution (Stratification; Ord's criterion; The lambda indicator; Entropy and repeat rate; Gini's coefficient; Geometric properties: - The triangle - Writer's view and the golden section); Vocabulary richness; Word length (Ord's scheme; Word-length distribution); Word classes (parts of speech) (Frequencies; Descriptiveness vs. activity; Runs: - Sequential dependence - Run length - Placing tendency)]; 4 The control cycle; References; Index -- A pioneering work that bridges the gap between literary studies and quantitative research methods, this book offers a comprehensive examination of the ways in which quantitative techniques can be applied to the study of poetry, providing new insights into poetic structures, themes, and stylistic features. The authors employs a range of statistical and computational tools to analyze poetic texts, demonstrating how these methods can uncover patterns and trends that might not be evident through traditional literary analysis. The book covers various aspects of poetry, including meter, rhyme, and thematic elements, and shows how quantitative analysis can enhance our understanding of these components. Key features include: - Introduction to Quantitative Methods (an accessible guide to the basic principles and techniques of quantitative analysis, tailored for literary scholars); - Case Studies (detailed analyses of specific poems and poets, illustrating the practical application of quantitative methods); - Interdisciplinary Approach (integration of concepts from linguistics, computer science, and statistics to enrich the study of poetry); - Data Visualization (use of graphs, charts, and other visual tools to present findings in an intuitive and engaging manner). "Quantitative Analysis of Poetic Texts" is an essential resource for researchers, students, and scholars interested in the intersection of literature and quantitative research. It opens up new avenues for exploring poetic texts and offers a fresh perspective on literary analysis, making it a valuable addition to the fields of literary studies and digital humanities. …
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- Title
- Quantitative Analysis of Poetic Texts (Quantitative Linguistics, 67)
- Author
- Ioan-Iovitz Popescu; Mihaiela Lupea; Doina Tatar; Gabriel Altmann
- Publisher
- De Gruyter Mouton
- Publication year
- 2015
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 3110336057
- ISBN 13
- 9783110336054
- Edition
- 1st Edition
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