The taming of the text : explorations in language, literature and culture

by Willie van Peer

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This study attempts to explore the ways in which language constitutes textual functions. The contributors provide a view of the social function of texts, taking account of linguistic, literary and cultural elements, and examining such diverse types of text as dialogues, travel accounts and drama.

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This study attempts to explore the ways in which language constitutes textual functions. The contributors provide a view of the social function of texts, taking account of linguistic, literary and cultural elements, and examining such diverse types of text as dialogues, travel accounts and drama.

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