Essays about: "linguistic features of literature language"

Showing result 6 - 8 of 8 essays containing the words linguistic features of literature language.

  1. 6. To Be True to Audience or Author - A Brief Literature Review and Comparison of Linguistic Humour in Two Translations of Dario Fo’s Accidental Death of an Anarchist

    University essay from Sektionen för humaniora (HUM)

    Author : Rose-Marie Forsberg; [2012]
    Keywords : linguistic humour; translation; translations; adaptation; adaptations; dario fo; lingvistisk humor; översättning; översättningar; adaptering; adaptation; dario fo;

    Abstract : In this essay, research is conducted on two different translations of the same comic play by Dario Fo: Accidental Death of an Anarchist. (Original title in Italian: Morte accidentale di un anarchico). The first translation is by Gillian Hanna – adapted by Gavin Richards, and the other by Simon Nye. READ MORE

  3. 7. A Study on the Artemis Fowl Series in the Context of Publishing Success

    University essay from Institutionen för humaniora

    Author : Katarina Lindve; [2007]
    Keywords : Artemis Fowl; Eoin Colfer; contextual understanding; cultural filter; covert and overt translations; Irish folklore; children’s literature; leprechauns; fairies; supernatural species in literature;

    Abstract : A close reading of a series of books by Eoin Colfer that enjoyed universal success showed a change in the language between the books especially with respect to minor linguistic features such as choice of location and abstract vs. concrete language. The books are about the boy Artemis Fowl, and were presumably conceived as children’s books. READ MORE

  4. 8. Essay on the Linguistic Features in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

    University essay from Engelska institutionen

    Author : Åsa Nygren; [2006]
    Keywords : : Harry Potter; linguistic features; reporting verbs; adverbs of manner; hero; villain; depiction of characters; portrayal; language;

    Abstract : The literature on J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter is prolific. People have written on various topics dealing with issues such as translation, etymology and diverse areas concerning the language. READ MORE