Laura L. Runge

Quantitative Literary Analysis of the Works of Aphra Behn

Words of Passion

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Produktbeschreibung

This book explores the works of Aphra Behn (1640â 1689) synchronically through word counts and statistical measures. It analyzes, by genre, poetry, drama, and prose, examining the quantification of Behnâ s literary style. The conclusion applies thematic questions to the full corpus for an innovative and comprehensive assessment of Behnâ s writing.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Anthem Press
• Seitenzahl: 294
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Mai 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 604g
• ISBN-13: 9781839982002
• ISBN-10: 1839982004
• Artikelnr.: 67866830

Autorenporträt

Laura L. Runge is a professor of English at the University of South Florida. She specializes in women's writing of the long eighteenth century, digital humanities, and book history.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments; Note on Texts and Data; List of Figures and Tables; Preface; Introduction: Behn's Words in Context; 1.
The Poetry of Love; 2.
The Drama of Sir and Love; 3.
The Prose of Love; Conclusion: Words of Passion; Notes; Bibliography of Primary Works; Appendices; Index