{Read} {PDF EPUB} ~download Style in Fiction A Linguistic Introduction to English Fictional Prose by Geoffrey N. Leech ISBN 13: 9780582291034. Style in Fiction: A Linguistic Introduction to English Fictional Prose (English Language Series, 13) Leech, Geoffrey N. ; Short, Mick. This specific ISBN edition is currently not available. Describes the ways in which the techniques of linguistic analysis and literary criticism can be combined, and illuminated, through the linguistic study of literary style, and draws on the prose fiction of the last 150 years to demonstrate the approach. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. ‘Stylistics’ is the study of language in the service of literary ends, and in Style in Fiction , Geoffrey Leech and Mick Short demonstrate how stylistic analysis can be applied to novels and stories. Writing for both students of English language and English literature, they show the practical ways in which linguistic analysis and literary appreciation can be combined, and illuminated, through the study of literary style. Drawing mainly on major works of fiction of the last 150 years, their practical and insightful examination of style through texts and extracts leads to a deeper understanding of how prose writers achieve their effects through language. Since its first publication in 1981, Style in Fiction has established itself as a key textbook in its field, selling nearly 30,000 copies. Now, in this revised edition, the authors have added substantial new material, including two completely new concluding chapters. These provide an extensive, up-to-date survey of developments in the field over the past 25 years, and apply the methods presented in earlier chapters to an analysis of an entire short story. The ‘Further Reading’ section and the bibliographical references have also been thoroughly updated. In 2005 Style in Fiction was awarded the 25th Anniversary Prize by PALA (The Poetics and Linguistics Association) as the most influential book published in the field of stylistics 1980. Further proof, if proof were needed, that Style in Fiction remains a classic guide to its discipline. Professor Geoffrey Leech is Professor Emeritus of English Linguistics at Lancaster University. He has written, co-authored or co-edited over 25 books, including A Glossary of English Grammar (2006) and Longman Grammar of Spoken and Written English (1999).' Professor Mick Short is Professor of English Language and Literature at Lancaster University. He is the author of, among others, Exploring the Language of Poems, Plays and Prose (1996) and (with Elena Semino) Corpus Stylistics: Speech, Writing and Thought Presentation in a Corpus of English Writing (2004). About the Author : Professor Geoffrey Leech is Professor Emeritus of English Linguistics at Lancaster University. He has written, co-authored or co-edited over 25 books, including A Glossary of English Grammar (2006) and Longman Grammar of Spoken and Written English (1999).' Professor Mick Short is Professor of English Language and Literature at Lancaster University. He is the author of, among others, Exploring the Language of Poems, Plays and Prose (1996) and (with Elena Semino) Corpus Stylistics: Speech, Writing and Thought Presentation in a Corpus of English Writing (2004). Style in Fiction: A Linguistic Introduction to English Fictional Prose by Geoffrey N. Leech. 92% of Lancaster University graduates go into work or further study. Research. Style in fiction : a linguistic introduction to English fictional prose. Research output : Book/Report/Proceedings › Book. Standard. Harlow : Pearson Longman, 2007. 404 p. (English language series). Research output : Book/Report/Proceedings › Book. Harvard. Vancouver. Author. Bibtex. T1 - Style in fiction : a linguistic introduction to English fictional prose. AU - Leech, Geoffrey. T3 - English language series. BT - Style in fiction : a linguistic introduction to English fictional prose. Style in Fiction : A Linguistic Introduction to English Fictional Prose. 'Stylistics' is the study of language in the service of literary ends, and in Style in Fiction , Geoffrey Leech and Mick Short demonstrate how stylistic analysis can be applied to novels and stories. Writing for both students of English language and English literature, they show the practical ways in which linguistic analysis and literary appreciation can be combined, and illuminated, through the study of literary style. Drawing mainly on major works of fiction of the last 150 years, their practical and insightful examination of style through texts and extracts leads to a deeper understanding of how prose writers achieve their effects through language. Since its first publication in 1981, Style in Fiction has established itself as a key textbook in its field, selling nearly 30,000 copies. Now, in this revised edition, the authors have added substantial new material, including two completely new concluding chapters. These provide an extensive, up-to-date survey of developments in the field over the past 25 years, and apply the methods presented in earlier chapters to an analysis of an entire short story. The 'Further Reading' section and the bibliographical references have also been thoroughly updated. In 2005 Style in Fiction was awarded the 25th Anniversary Prize by PALA (The Poetics and Linguistics Association) as the most influential book published in the field of stylistics 1980. Further proof, if proof were needed, that Style in Fiction remains a classic guide to its discipline. Professor Geoffrey Leech is Professor Emeritus of English Linguistics at Lancaster University. He has written, co-authored or co-edited over 25 books, including A Glossary of English Grammar (2006) and Longman Grammar of Spoken and Written English (1999).' Professor Mick Short is Professor of English Language and Literature at Lancaster University. He is the author of, among others, Exploring the Language of Poems, Plays and Prose (1996) and (with Elena Semino) Corpus Stylistics: Speech, Writing and Thought Presentation in a Corpus of English Writing (2004). Leech, Geoffrey N. 1936- (Geoffrey Neil Leech) Born January 16, 1936, in Gloucester, England; son of Charles Richard (a bank employee) and Dorothy Leech; married Frances Berman, July 29, 1961; children: Thomas, Camilla. Ethnicity: "Caucasian." Education: University College London, B.A., 1959, M.A., 1962, Ph.D. 1969; additional study, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1964-65. Religion: Church of England. Hobbies and other interests: Music (playing piano and organ). ADDRESSES: Office— Department of Linguistics and English Language, University of Lancaster, Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4YT England. CAREER: Clarendon School, South Oxhey, Hertfordshire, England, assistant schoolmaster, 1960-61; University of London, University College London, England, assistant lecturer, 1962-65, lecturer in English, 1965-69; University of Lancaster, Bailrigg, Lancaster, England, reader in English, 1969- 74, professor of linguistics and English languages, 1974-96, research professor in English linguistics, 1996-2002; emeritus professor, 2002—; Harkness fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1964-65. Military service: Royal Air Force, 1954-56; became senior aircraftsman. MEMBER: Academia Europea, Philological Society, Linguistic Association of Great Britain, Norske Videnskaps-Akademi. AWARDS, HONORS: Doctor of Philosophy, Lund University, Sweden, 1987; fellow of British Academy, 1987; fellow of University College London, 1989; named honorary professor, Beijing Foreign Studies University, 1994; Most Influential Book on Stylistics, Poetics and Linguistics Association, 2005, for Style in Fiction. WRITINGS: English in Advertising: A Linguistic Study of Advertising in Great Britain, Longmans, Green (London, England), 1966. A Linguistic Guide to English Poetry, Longmans, Green (London, England), 1969. Towards a Semantic Description of English, Longmans, Green (London, England), 1969, Indiana University Press (Bloomington, IN), 1970. Meaning and the English Verb, Longman (New York, NY), 1971, revised edition, 1987, 3rd edition, 2004. (With Randolph Quirk, Sidney Greenbaum, and Jan Svartvik) A Grammar of Contemporary English, Longman (London, England), 1972. 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