Crossing Languages to Play with Words
| Author | : Sebastian Knospe |
| Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
| Total Pages | : 364 |
| Release | : 2016-09-26 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783110463477 |
| ISBN-13 | : 3110463474 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (474 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Crossing Languages to Play with Words by : Sebastian Knospe
Download or read book Crossing Languages to Play with Words written by Sebastian Knospe and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2016-09-26 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wordplay involving several linguistic codes is an important modality of ludic language. This volume offers a multidisciplinary approach to the topic, discussing examples from different epochs, genres, and communicative situations. The contributions illustrate the multi-dimensionality, linguistic make-up, and the special interactive potential of wordplay across linguistic and cultural boundaries, including the challenging practice of translation.
