LaurentPernot
The Subtle Subtext: Hidden Meanings in Literature and Life
The Subtle Subtext: Hidden Meanings in Literature and Life
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Subtexts are all around us, and this book explores the fascinating world of unstated meanings that count in communication. It analyzes various forms of subtext, such as allusion, allegory, insinuation, and more, and provides examples from figures such as Homer, Shakespeare, and others. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in language, literature, hidden meanings, and social relations.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 14 December 2021
Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press
Subtexts are all around us, permeating every aspect of our lives. From conversations to business transactions, politics to literature, philosophy to love, the art of expressing more than what is explicitly said enables us to navigate the world with finesse and understanding. However, we often overlook this hidden dimension of communication.
In his groundbreaking book, renowned classicist and rhetoric scholar Laurent Pernot delves into the captivating realm of subtext. Pernot's exploration centers on the unstated meaning, the one that holds significant weight in any instance of double meaning. He analyzes subtext in its diverse manifestations, including allusion, allegory, insinuation, figured speech, irony, innuendo, esoteric teaching, reading between the lines, ambiguity, and beyond. Drawing from a wide range of figures, including Homer, Shakespeare, Molière, Proust, Foucault, and others, as well as popular culture, Pernot demonstrates how subtext can be identified, deciphered, and recognized as an integral part of human life.
With his erudition and wit, Pernot elucidates and clarifies a linguistic device that we use and comprehend daily without fully realizing its significance. The Subtle Subtext is a must-read for anyone who has a passion for language, literature, hidden meanings, and the intricacies of social relations. It offers a profound insight into the depths of communication and sheds light on the power of subtext to shape our interactions and relationships.
Weight: 246g
Dimension: 319 x 153 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780271092171
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