The Language in Science Fiction and Fantasy: The Question of Style
Hardback
Main Details
| Title |
The Language in Science Fiction and Fantasy: The Question of Style
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Susan Mandala
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:192 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156 |
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| Category/Genre | Creative writing and creative writing guides |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781847063014
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| Classifications | Dewey:808.38762 |
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| Audience | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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| Imprint |
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
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| Publication Date |
21 October 2010 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
A stylistic, pragmatic and sociolinguistic analysis of the language of sci-fi and fantasy. It challenges two widely held but poorly substantiated beliefs circulating about science fiction and fantasy - that they are: written in plain and unremarkable prose; and apt to present characters that are flat types rather than fully realised individuals.
Author Biography
Susan Mandala is Senior Lecturer in Language and Linguistics at the University of Sunderland.
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