Jessica Norledge
The Language of Dystopia
The Language of Dystopia
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This book explores the language of dystopia, discussing its creativity, style, and development from its early origins to contemporary practice. It proposes a stylistic profile of dystopia that considers reader subjectivity and personal conceptualizations of prototypicality, examining the manipulation and construction of dystopian languages, conceptualization of dystopian worlds, reading of dystopian minds, projection of dystopian ethics, unreliability of dystopian refraction, and evolution and hybridity of the genre.
Format: Hardback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 30 August 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
This comprehensive book delves into the intricate language of dystopia, offering a detailed exploration of the creativity and stylistic nuances employed in dystopian narratives. It traces the evolution of the genre from its early origins to its contemporary practices, providing a comprehensive framework for understanding its development. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the book employs stylistic, cognitive-poetic, and narratological lenses to establish a stylistic profile of dystopia. It advocates for a reader-led discussion of the genre that considers reader subjectivity and individual conceptualizations of prototypicality.
Within its pages, the work examines and identifies the key elements that characterize dystopian narratives and the immersive experience of reading dystopian fiction. It delves into the manipulation and construction of dystopian languages, the conceptualization of dystopian worlds, the interpretation of dystopian minds, the projection of dystopian ethics, the limitations of dystopian refraction, and the dynamic evolution and hybridity of the dystopian genre. By examining these aspects, the book offers valuable insights into the power of language in shaping narratives and the broader cultural implications of dystopian literature.
This comprehensive exploration of dystopian language provides readers with a deeper understanding of the genre's rich tapestry and its enduring relevance in contemporary society. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike, offering a comprehensive guide to the complexities and nuances of dystopian narratives.
Weight: 538g
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030931025
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022
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