Rodríguez, Lola Pons
El àrbol de la lengua
- ISBN 13:
- 9788417623432
- author:
- Rodríguez, Lola Pons
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Arpa Editores
- language:
- Spanish
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 104
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 14 centimetres
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lola Pons Rodríguez explores the complexities of language in her new book El árbol de la lengua. She questions whether we use certain words because they sound modern, are more concrete, or to avoid uncomfortable realities. How do our choices of words reflect our identities and biases? What role do names play in shaping our perceptions? The author argues that the pursuit of linguistic purity can be just as problematic as racial purity, and that language has the power to both unite and divide us. She also highlights the importance of creativity and nuance in language, challenging common assumptions about its relationship with politics. For readers who value intelligent and thought-provoking writing, El árbol de la lengua offers a unique perspective on the nature of language and its impact on our lives.