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Exploring the intriguing use of names in literature, this book delves into various forms such as acrostics, anagrams, pseudonyms, and nicknames, highlighting their significance from ancient to contemporary works. It examines how nameless characters and lists of names contribute to storytelling and character development, offering a comprehensive look at the role of identity and anonymity in literary history.
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Literary Names: Personal Names in English Literature, Alastair Fowler
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Literary Names: Personal Names in English Literature
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alastair Fowler
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9780198709688
- Category
- Poetry
- Description
- Exploring the intriguing use of names in literature, this book delves into various forms such as acrostics, anagrams, pseudonyms, and nicknames, highlighting their significance from ancient to contemporary works. It examines how nameless characters and lists of names contribute to storytelling and character development, offering a comprehensive look at the role of identity and anonymity in literary history.