In normal conversation, when the interlocutors are physically present to each other, they can add all kinds of meanings and nuances to their words by facial expression and body-language, or indeed communicate by…non-verbal means[…]. Until the recent invention of the videophone (which is still in a very early stage of development) these channels of communication have not been available.
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(p170; ch 37: The Telephone)
pickWish I'd had this book at GCSE. A fascinating collection of short essays listing the various literary styles. The examples and books quoted make a great set of recommendations.
Friends! I need some help. I'm trying to read up some literary criticism type books for a project, and someone recommended the tagged book to me. However, I'm really looking for books by non-white authors that tackle similar subjects, so please, hit me with your favorites. Or even just your favorite literary criticism titles. Thank you!
pickTrying to learn more about fiction from this book. Any other good suggestions ? I love any kind of book about 📚
The Art of Fiction | 
