Thresholds of Interpretation (Paperback)

Paratexts turn a text into a book: they are those (textual and non-textual) 'thresholds' the reader comes across when entering the literary world. The preface, dedications, quotations (or 'motti'), cover illustrations, blurbs and of course the ever-present titles are among the most well-known ones. This thesis is of particular interest to all students and admirers of 18th-century English literature: the titles, motti, dedications and prefaces employed by the authors to present their work most favourably to the public not only provide a profound insight into a highly interesting literary field of study, but also give an idea of what the literary landscape was like in a century bustling with new ideas and (literary and other) activity.

General

Imprint:	VDM Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	February 2010
First published:	February 2010
Authors:	Alexander Zipper
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	140
ISBN-13:	978-3-639-23798-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Literacy Promotions
LSN:	3-639-23798-6
Barcode:	9783639237986

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