Metaphor is a central concept in literary studies, but it is also prevalent in everyday language and speech. Recent literary theories such as postmodernism and deconstruction have transformed the study of the text and revolutionized our thinking about metaphor.
In this fascinating volume, David Punter:
This comprehensive and engaging book emphasizes the significance of metaphor to literary studies, as well as its relevance to cultural studies, linguistics and philosophy.
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Metaphor is a central concept in literary studies, but it is also prevalent in everyday language and speech. Recent literary theories such as postmodernism and deconstruction have transformed the study of the text and revolutionized our thinking about metaphor.
In this fascinating volume, David Punter:
This comprehensive and engaging book emphasizes the significance of metaphor to literary studies, as well as its relevance to cultural studies, linguistics and philosophy.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | The New Critical Idiom |
Release date | June 2007 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2007 |
Authors | David Punter |
Series editors | John Drakakis |
Dimensions | 198 x 129 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - B-format |
Pages | 158 |
Edition | New Ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-28166-9 |
Barcode | 9780415281669 |
Categories | |
LSN | 0-415-28166-0 |