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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Dr Agnes MarszalekPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic Weight: 0.358kg ISBN: 9781350054585ISBN 10: 1350054585 Pages: 184 Publication Date: 19 March 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1 Introduction 2 Narrative Worlds, Literary Emotion and Humorous Discourse 3 Experiencing Modes and Moods 4 Engaging with Characters 5 Reacting to Story Structures 6 ConclusionReviewsStyle and Emotion in Comic Novels and Short Stories expertly contributes to knowledge by shedding light on how language triggers readers’ reaction to humour in comic narratives. The systematic and versatile approach combined with the variety of examples makes this monograph accessible to students or anyone interested in the stylistics of humour. * LINGUIST List * Marszalek’s study of the linguistics and experience of humour in literature is both enjoyable and richly explanatory. Drawing on our best current understanding of language and mind, this book sets out the narrative techniques by which a reader can become immersed in a fictional comic world. It will become essential reading for students and researchers of literary humour. * Professor Peter Stockwell, Chair in Literary Linguistics, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom * This book examines the affective experience of reading humorous fiction, arguing that language and style are central to an account of how comic narratives provoke emotional responses in readers. It offers not only a systematic stylistic analysis of a range of comic texts but also detailed discussion of readers’ responses to narrative comedy. As a result, Style and Emotion in Comic Novels and Short Stories is a major contribution to our understanding of the role of language in the creation of humour. It will be essential reading for anyone working in this area. * Dan McIntyre, Professor of English Language and Linguistics, University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom * Highly recommended to scholars from a wide range of disciplines (linguistics, literary studies, semiotics, narratology, cultural studies, media studies, to name but a few) interested in the overlap and fuzziness between comedy and tragedy, humor and seriousness. * Punctum: International Journal of Semiotics * Marsazalek's study of the linguistics and experience of humour in literature is both enjoyable and richly explanatory. Drawing on our best current understanding of language and mind, this book sets out the narrative techniques by which a reader can become immersed in a fictional comic world. It will become essential reading for students and researchers of literary humour. * Professor Peter Stockwell, Chair in Literary Linguistics, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom * Author InformationAgnes Marszalek teaches academic writing and research skills at Glasgow International College, UK. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |