Metaphor in Illness Writing Fight and Battle Reused

Listen to the interview with Anita Wohlmann about Metaphor in Illness Writing in New Books Network here. Metaphor in Illness Writing argues that even when a metaphor appears problematic and limiting, it need not be dropped or dismissed. Metaphors are not inherently harmful or beneficial; instead, th...

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Main Author: Wohlman, Anita (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Edinburgh University Press 2022
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