The Discourse of Desperation

Late 18th and Early 19th Century Letters by Paupers, Prisoners, and Rogues

Autori

• Ivor Timmis

Parametri

• 196 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Dizionari Linguistici e Libri di Testo
• Libri di testo
• Sulla letteratura

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The book explores the linguistic strategies employed by the impoverished and desperate during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, highlighting their use of language as a tool for achieving essential goals. It analyzes three collections of letters authored by the poor, showcasing their resourcefulness and the significance of communication in their struggles for survival and support.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2020

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