Language and creativity
Carter, Ronald
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Language and creativity
by Carter, Ronald, Ronald Carter
Published
2004
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
Pages
255
ISBN-13
9781280076268
Description
Do we just use language? Or do we create it? Who says only a genius can be creative? What do our everyday conversations tell us about ourselves?Creativity in language has conventionally been regarded as the preserve of institutionalized discourses such as literature and advertising, and individual gifted minds. Language and Creativity explores the idea that creativity, far from being simply a property of exceptional people, is an exceptional property of all people.Drawing on a range of real examples of everyday conversations and speech, from flatmates in a student house and families on holiday to psychotherapy sessions and chat-lines, the book argues that creativity is an all-pervasive feature of everyday language. Using close analysis of naturally occurring language, taken from the unique 5-million-word corpus held at the University of Nottingham, Language and Creativity reveals that speakers commonly make meanings in a variety of creative ways, in a wide range of social contexts and for a diverse set of reasons.In this ground-breaking book, Ronald Carter builds on previous theories of creativity, and offers a radical contribution to linguistic, literary and cultural theory. A must for anyone interested in the creativity of our everyday speech.
Subjects
The least you should know about English
The Little, Brown handbook
Writing Down the Bones
Practical guide to writing
The meaning of meaning
Essential college English
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For most readers, Language and creativity typically takes between 5h 19m and 3h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 63,750 words and common reading speeds.
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Who is the author of Language and creativity?
Language and creativity was written by Carter, Ronald, Ronald Carter.
When was Language and creativity published?
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