The Semiotics of Discourse Translated by Heidi Bostic |
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| Author:
| Bostic, Heidi |
| Series title: | Berkeley Insights in Linguistics and Semiotics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8204-8619-2 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2006 |
| Publisher: | Peter Lang AG International Academic Publishers
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $117.15 |
Book Description:
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Jacques Fontanille's
The Semiotics of Discourse fills a long-standing need for a clear, comprehensive overview of narrative semiotic theory. The book skillfully blends a historical perspective with an emphasis on recent developments. Outstanding features include a clear, thorough exposition; numerous examples drawn from sports, cooking, and literature; a balance of introductory overview and detailed analysis; figures that graphically represent the ideas expressed; and...
More DescriptionJacques Fontanille's The Semiotics of Discourse fills a long-standing need for a clear, comprehensive overview of narrative semiotic theory. The book skillfully blends a historical perspective with an emphasis on recent developments. Outstanding features include a clear, thorough exposition; numerous examples drawn from sports, cooking, and literature; a balance of introductory overview and detailed analysis; figures that graphically represent the ideas expressed; and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter. The book will be of interest to both scholars and students in semiotics, linguistics, literary theory, and the study of narrative.