Description

Book Synopsis
Brings thinking about semantics to bear on the question of how, and how much, language corresponds to thought. This title argues that lying is a function not of words but of sentences; it belongs to the semantic aspect of language. It forges links between linguistic and literary categories on the one hand and ethics and good manners on the other.

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Linguistics of Lying
Jonah’s Sign: On the Very Large and the Very Small in Literature
Politeness, an Affair of Honor
Politeness and Sincerity
The Style Is the Man Is the Devil

The Linguistics of Lying And Other Essays

Product form

£251.68

Includes FREE delivery

Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Mon 2 Feb 2026.

A Paperback / softback by Harald Weinrich

7 in stock


    View other formats and editions of The Linguistics of Lying And Other Essays by Harald Weinrich

    Publisher: University of Washington Press
    Publication Date: 30/11/2005
    ISBN13: 9780295985497, 978-0295985497
    ISBN10: 0295985496
    Also in:
    Semantics, discourse analysis, stylistics

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Brings thinking about semantics to bear on the question of how, and how much, language corresponds to thought. This title argues that lying is a function not of words but of sentences; it belongs to the semantic aspect of language. It forges links between linguistic and literary categories on the one hand and ethics and good manners on the other.

    Table of Contents

    Introduction
    The Linguistics of Lying
    Jonah’s Sign: On the Very Large and the Very Small in Literature
    Politeness, an Affair of Honor
    Politeness and Sincerity
    The Style Is the Man Is the Devil

    Recently viewed products

    © 2026 Book Curl

      • American Express
      • Apple Pay
      • Diners Club
      • Discover
      • Google Pay
      • Maestro
      • Mastercard
      • PayPal
      • Shop Pay
      • Union Pay
      • Visa

      Login

      Forgot your password?

      Don't have an account yet?
      Create account