The Discourse of Desperation

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

Auteurs

• Ivor Timmis

Paramètres

• 196 pages
• 7 heures de lecture

• À propos de la littérature
• Art / Culture
• Dictionnaires et manuels de langue
• Manuels

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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.

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• Année de publication: 2020
• Reliure: (rigide)