Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
174
Language
English
Published
Jun 5, 2007
Publisher
Routledge
ISBN-10
0415281652
ISBN-13
9780415281652
Description
Metaphor is a central concept in literary studies, but it is also prevalent in everyday language and speech. Recent literary theories such as postmodernism and deconstruction have transformed the study of the text and revolutionized our thinking about metaphor. In this fascinating volume, David This comprehensive and engaging book emphasizes the significance of metaphor to literary studies, as well as its relevance to cultural studies, linguistics and philosophy.
Genres
Philosophy
Politics