A Socio-Linguistic And Stylistic Study

Why are Dickens' characters so fascinating? In spite of the exaggeration in the portrayal why do they appear realistic? Here you will learn: Dickens' position in the tradition of the novel. Contrast and comparison with other novelists. Characters from different social/ regional backgrounds, each having his/her typical expressions. Speech variation in inter-personal relationship, power, topic and situation. Linguistic prejudices, use of jargons, communication skills, misunderstandings, among other devices, enriching speech depiction in Dickens' novels. Dickens' stylistic innovations and specialities co-related with techniques, insights of modern linguistics.

• | Author: PhD Pratibha Verma
• | Publisher: PartridgeIndia
• | Publication Date: Apr 17, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 190 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Literary Criticism
• | ISBN-10: 148286858X
• | ISBN-13: 9781482868586