Quantitative Literary Analysis of the Works of Aphra Behn - Words of Passion

This book explores the works of Aphra Behn (1640-1689) synchronically through word counts and statistical measures. It analyzes, by genre, poetry, drama, and prose, examining the quantification of Behn's literary style. The conclusion applies thematic questions to the full corpus for an innovative and comprehensive assessment of Behn's writing.

List of contents

Acknowledgments; Note on Texts and Data; List of Figures and Tables; Preface; Introduction: Behn's Words in Context; 1.¿The Poetry of Love; 2.¿The Drama of Sir and Love; 3.¿The Prose of Love; Conclusion: Words of Passion; Notes; Bibliography of Primary Works; Appendices; Index

About the author

Laura L. Runge is a professor of English at the University of South Florida. She specializes in women's writing of the long eighteenth century, digital humanities, and book history.

Summary

This book explores the works of Aphra Behn (1640–1689) synchronically through word counts and statistical measures. It analyzes, by genre, poetry, drama, and prose, examining the quantification of Behn’s literary style. The conclusion applies thematic questions to the full corpus for an innovative and comprehensive assessment of Behn’s writing.

Product details

• Authors: Laura L. Runge, Runge Laura L.
• Publisher: Anthem Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2021
• EAN: 9781839982002
• ISBN: 978-1-83998-200-2
• No. of pages: 294
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; LITERARY CRITICISM / General, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Women Authors, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 17th Century, Literature: history & criticism, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800, Literature: history and criticism, Anthologies, poetry; drama; and prose