Crossing Languages to Play with Words. Multidisciplinary Perspectives

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 mak...

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Main Author: Goth, Maik (auth)
Other Authors: Knospe, Sebastian (auth), Onysko, Alexander (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2016
Series:The Dynamics of Wordplay
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 electronic resource (406 p.)
ISBN:9783110465600
DOI:10.1515/9783110465600
Access:Open Access