When it first appeared in 1975, AFTER BABEL created a sensation, quickly establishing itself as both a controversial and seminal study of literary theory. Taking issue with modern linguistics, author George Steiner finds the root of the "Babel problem" in our deep instinct for privacy and territory, noting that every people has in its language a unique body of shared secrecy. This new edition updates the bibliography and includes Russian and Eastern European material.
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When it first appeared in 1975, AFTER BABEL created a sensation, quickly establishing itself as both a controversial and seminal study of literary theory. Taking issue with modern linguistics, author George Steiner finds the root of the "Babel problem" in our deep instinct for privacy and territory, noting that every people has in its language a unique body of shared secrecy. This new edition updates the bibliography and includes Russian and Eastern European material.
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Fair. Noticeably used book. Text is legible but may be soiled and have binding defects. Heavy wear to covers and pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy, with all the markings/stickers of that library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included.
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Very good. This book is in stock now in our UK premises. Photos of most of our books are available-please ask, as dustjacket and cover illustrations vary and the pictures you may see are often not ours. Are you outside UK? Then unfortunately we may decide to cancel your order due to the derisory shipping allowance given to us by Alibris-we cannot change this!
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About Fine in Wraps jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. pp. 520. First PB Edition, First Printing. Trade PB in illustrated wraps. About Fine w/ mildly toned but supple pages; square w/flat spine and firm binding, interior clean and unmarked. 507pp inc. Select Bibliography, Index.
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Very Good. After Babel: Aspects of Language and Translation (Oxford Paperbacks) by Steiner, George, 1976-06-10. 520 p. Oxford Paperbacks . Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
