Grimm Language Grammar, Gender and Genuineness in the Fairy Tales |
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| Author:
| Robinson, Orrin W. |
| Series title: | Linguistic Approaches to Literature Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-272-8822-6 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2010 |
| Publisher: | John Benjamins Publishing Company
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| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $149.00 |
Book Description:
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Addresses a number of issues in the Grimms' fairy tales from a (Germanic) linguist's point of view. Dealing with the Grimms' use of regional dialect material, various grammatical constructions, and specific nouns and adjectives in their "Children's and Household Tales", this book argues that the Grimms were following a number of objectives.
Addresses a number of issues in the Grimms' fairy tales from a (Germanic) linguist's point of view. Dealing with the Grimms' use of regional dialect material, various grammatical constructions, and specific nouns and adjectives in their "Children's and Household Tales", this book argues that the Grimms were following a number of objectives.