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Corpus Stylistics and Dickens's Fiction (Routledge Advances in Corpus Linguistics),Used
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This book presents an innovative approach to the language of one of the most popular English authors. It illustrates how corpus linguistic methods can be employed to study electronic versions of texts by Charles Dickens. With particular focus on Dickenss novels, the book proposes a way into the Dickensian world that starts from linguistic patterns. The analysis begins with clusters, i.e. repeated sequences of words, as pointers to local textual functions. Combining quantitative findings with qualitative analyses, the book takes a fresh view on Dickenss techniques of characterisation, the literary presentation of body language and speech in fiction. The approach brings together corpus linguistics, literary stylistics and Dickens criticism. It thus contributes to bridging the gap between linguistic and literary studies and will be a useful resource for both researchers and students of English language and literature.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Corpus Stylistics and Dickens's Fiction'? A: The book focuses on employing corpus linguistic methods to study the language used in the texts of Charles Dickens, particularly his novels, by analyzing linguistic patterns and clusters.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Corpus Stylistics and Dickens's Fiction' is Michaela Mahlberg.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 3, 2013.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Corpus Stylistics and Dickens's Fiction' contain? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What topics does this book cover? A: It covers topics such as linguistic patterns, characterisation techniques, body language, and speech in Dickens's fiction, blending corpus linguistics with literary stylistics.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students of English literature? A: Yes, the book is designed to be a useful resource for both researchers and students studying English language and literature.
- Q: What contributions does this book make to literary studies? A: The book contributes to bridging the gap between linguistic and literary studies through its innovative approach to analyzing Dickens's works.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This book is in its first edition.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding Dickens's writing style? A: Yes, it provides insights into Dickens's writing style by analyzing linguistic patterns and how they relate to his literary techniques.