A Socio-Linguistic and Stylistic Study
Of the Novels of Charles Dickens
Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, Reference
| Author: | Pratibha Verma | ISBN: | 9781482868579 |
| Publisher: | Partridge Publishing India | Publication: | April 17, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Partridge Publishing India | Language: | English |
| Author: | Pratibha Verma |
| ISBN: | 9781482868579 |
| Publisher: | Partridge Publishing India |
| Publication: | April 17, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Partridge Publishing India |
| Language: | English |
Why are Dickens characters so fascinating? In spite of the exaggeration in the portrayal why do they appear realistic? Here you will learn: Dickens position in the tradition of the novel. Contrast and comparison with other novelists. Characters from different social/ regional backgrounds, each having his/her typical expressions. Speech variation in inter-personal relationship, power, topic and situation. Linguistic prejudices, use of jargons, communication skills, misunderstandings, among other devices, enriching speech depiction in Dickens novels. Dickens stylistic innovations and specialities co-related with techniques, insights of modern linguistics.
Why are Dickens characters so fascinating? In spite of the exaggeration in the portrayal why do they appear realistic? Here you will learn: Dickens position in the tradition of the novel. Contrast and comparison with other novelists. Characters from different social/ regional backgrounds, each having his/her typical expressions. Speech variation in inter-personal relationship, power, topic and situation. Linguistic prejudices, use of jargons, communication skills, misunderstandings, among other devices, enriching speech depiction in Dickens novels. Dickens stylistic innovations and specialities co-related with techniques, insights of modern linguistics.
