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Informationen zum Autor MALCOLM HEBRON teaches English Literature at Winchester College. He has published a study of medieval romance, The Medieval Siege: Theme and Image in Middle English Romance (Oxford, 1997) and writes articles on language and literature for various academic and educational periodicals. His research interests include English language study applied to literary criticism and Medieval literature. Klappentext Mastering the Language of Literature provides students of English Literature with a clear guide to the linguistic analysis of literary texts. Drawing on modern linguistics and traditional approaches, it shows how the study of language provides valuable tools for literary criticism. Important linguistic concepts are explained, and there are sections on Phonology, Lexis and Syntax, supported by examples from a wide range of texts. The book complements and extends the traditional close reading approach of Practical Criticism, and introduces students to an exciting and fast-growing area of advanced literary studies. 'An intelligent and comprehensive guide which should be read by all those whose interest is the teaching of literature.' - Ian Brinton, The Use of English Zusammenfassung Mastering the Language of Literature provides students of English Literature with a clear guide to the linguistic analysis of literary texts. The book complements and extends the traditional close reading approach of Practical Criticism, and introduces students to an exciting and fast-growing area of advanced literary studies. Inhaltsverzeichnis INTRODUCTION MUSIC AND MEANING Patterns of Sound 1: Stress and Rhythm Patters of Sound 2: Repeated Sounds Types of Sound: PhoneticsVariations in Sound Sound: Commentaries Sound: Suggestions for Further Reading GRAMMAR Words Phrases Clauses Sentences: Types of Sentence The Period Cohesion: Joining Sentences Coherence Grammar: Commentaries Grammar: Suggestions for Further Reading LEXIS Word Stock Word Origin: Etymology Word Types: Neologism and Archaism Word Meaning Words and Tropes: Transference of Meaning Words in Relation Lexis: Commentaries Lexis: Suggestions for Further ReadingCONCLUSION Exercise: Marvell Poem Language and Literature: Suggestions for Further Reading Glossary Bibliography of Primary Texts Index....
