Multilingual Texts and Practices in Early Modern Europe

This collection explores how multilingual practices were embedded in early modern European literary culture, engaging with questions of identity formation, national and transnational language practices, and creative innovations in bilingual and multilingual texts. It will be of interest to students and scholars in sociolinguistics, early modern studies, and comparative literature.

Format: Hardback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive collection delves into the intricate tapestry of multilingual practices that permeated early modern European literary culture, sparking a vibrant and interdisciplinary dialogue between contemporary multilingual practices and scholarly endeavors in early modern history and literature. Spanning nine chapters, the book employs a diverse range of approaches, including translation studies, literary history, transnational literatures, and contemporary sociolinguistic research, to unravel the multifaceted manifestations of multilingualism across various social, cultural, and institutional domains. By examining a diverse array of contexts, the collection offers a rich platform for engaging with pressing questions regarding the interplay between individual practices, national and transnational language practices, identity formation, and the potential for creative innovations in bilingual and multilingual texts. As a whole, this collection pioneers the exploration of how early modern literary studies and present-day multilingualism research can mutually enrich each other, while also shedding light on the enduring relevance of historical texts in shaping contemporary multilingual practices.

With its rich content and thought-provoking insights, this book will appeal to students and scholars alike in the fields of sociolinguistics, early modern studies in history and literature, and comparative literature. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the complex relationship between language, culture, and identity in the early modern era, and provides valuable precedents for contemporary multilingual practices.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367555733