Explore the latest books of this year!
Bookbot

The Language of Jokes

Book rating

3.8(17)Add rating

More about the book

Explores the pragmatics of word play, using frameworks normally adopted in descriptive linguistics. Examines the structure of jokes, quips, riddles, asides, and the extent to which they can be universal and specific to one culture.

Book purchase

The Language of Jokes, Delia Chiaro

Language
Released
1992
product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
(Paperback)
We’ll email you as soon as we track it down.

Payment methods

3.8
Very Good
17 Ratings

We’re missing your review here.