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Introducing linguistic concepts and applying them to literary analysis, this undergraduate textbook enables English and literature students to become knowledgeable in both the fields of linguistics and literature. Providing numerous examples and exercises throughout, the book covers a wide range of topics in both linguistics and literary criticism.

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'Making linguistics interesting and easy to understand, Adamson helps readers learn about linguistics at the same time that they are applying linguistic concepts to the study of literature and other cultural texts. He shows students that linguistics and literature are both about life and how language is used to represent life, reflect on life, and live life.' Duane Roen, Dean, College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, Arizona State University

Table of Contents
Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. The sounds of English; 3. Metaphor and metonymy; 4. Syntax; 5. The rhythms of poetry and speech; 6. Varieties of English; 7. Morphology, semantics and pragmatics; 8. Discourse analysis; 9. Alternative texts; Index.

Linguistics and English Literature

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 4/4/2019 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781107623057, 978-1107623057
      ISBN10: 1107623057
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Introducing linguistic concepts and applying them to literary analysis, this undergraduate textbook enables English and literature students to become knowledgeable in both the fields of linguistics and literature. Providing numerous examples and exercises throughout, the book covers a wide range of topics in both linguistics and literary criticism.

      Trade Review
      'Making linguistics interesting and easy to understand, Adamson helps readers learn about linguistics at the same time that they are applying linguistic concepts to the study of literature and other cultural texts. He shows students that linguistics and literature are both about life and how language is used to represent life, reflect on life, and live life.' Duane Roen, Dean, College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, Arizona State University

      Table of Contents
      Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. The sounds of English; 3. Metaphor and metonymy; 4. Syntax; 5. The rhythms of poetry and speech; 6. Varieties of English; 7. Morphology, semantics and pragmatics; 8. Discourse analysis; 9. Alternative texts; Index.

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