There exists an area of overlap where language and nature meet, and this book, first published in 1980, illuminates that fascinating territory. When real-world things, such as plants, are used in literature or language as symbols, these special signs have a double allegiance. They function as language but derive their meaning from nature. The authors trace the consequences of this, and show how it affects the character of the relevant areas of language and literature. Original and entertaining, this study cuts across a ...
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There exists an area of overlap where language and nature meet, and this book, first published in 1980, illuminates that fascinating territory. When real-world things, such as plants, are used in literature or language as symbols, these special signs have a double allegiance. They function as language but derive their meaning from nature. The authors trace the consequences of this, and show how it affects the character of the relevant areas of language and literature. Original and entertaining, this study cuts across a number of traditional disciplines. It should appeal not only to those interested in literature, language and semiotics, but also to students of philosophy, anthropology, classics, pictorial art, religion and folklore.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 6x9. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 6x9. 232 pages, w/illustrations. Subtitle: A Semiotic Study of Cucurbits in Literature.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Like New in Like New jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1980. Octavo. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new with price sticker on front flap. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
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New. 0710004532. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** – – *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-FLAWLESS COPY, BRAND NEW, PRISTINE, NEVER OPENED 232 pages. --with a bonus offer--
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Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 0710004532. Binding solid. Pages unmarked and bright. B&W plate section fine. Red cloth cover has only minor wear to edges, and otherwise fine. Dustjacket, now in brodart, also has only minor wear.; 8.7 X 5.6 X 1.0 inches.
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Near fine in fine dust jacket. hbk 232pp llus prev. owner's discrete initials on front flyleaf otherwise an excellent clean tight unmarked copy in sleeve-protected dj as new
