By linguistic close-reading of more than a thousand letters from the 12th through the 18th centuries--written in Latin, Swedish, French, German, and English--this compilation analyzes the differences in language and communication between women and men. Armed with an exhaustive stylistic analysis, this volume attempts to answer the question "Is there a special niche reserved for women's language?" As it pinpoints the variations in how women expressed themselves when addressing men or other women, this detailed investigation of style and expression comes to the conclusion that there is no...
By linguistic close-reading of more than a thousand letters from the 12th through the 18th centuries--written in Latin, Swedish, French, German, and E...
Best-sellers are the books that sell well, are read by large numbers of people, and are widely talked about in the media and among readers. Yet there has been little research on the creation, reception, and cultural and social significance of best-sellers. Recognising that popular narratives play an important role in the lives of millions of readers, this book looks closely at the literature so many people read. As global market phenomena, situated in between the power spheres of producers and consumers, best-sellers also highlight the interdependency of culture, market, and the individual....
Best-sellers are the books that sell well, are read by large numbers of people, and are widely talked about in the media and among readers. Yet there ...
