The structure of complex words

Author(s)

• Empson, William

Bibliographic Information

The structure of complex words

by William Empson

Chatto & Windus, 1951

Note

First published 1951, reprinted 1952 and 1964

"Comment for second edition": p. 444-445

Including index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The last of Empson's trilogy of critical works which have revolutionised critical studies by emphasising the importance of close textual readings and paying attention to individual words and phrases.

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Details

• NCID: BA10893201
• ISBN:
  • 0701106565
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London
• Pages/Volumes: 451 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • DC18 : 820
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : English language -- Semantics
  • LCSH : English language -- Word formation
  • LCSH : English literature -- History and criticism