Oei, Vincent W J Van Gerven
'Pataphilology: An Irreader
- ISBN 13:
- 9781947447813
- author:
- Oei, Vincent W J Van Gerven
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Punctum Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Language Arts, Linguistics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Pataphilology: An Irreader documents and analyzes unconventional moments in linguistic investigation. This field of study often diverges from traditional philology, embracing unorthodox approaches and speculative methods. The term 'pataphilology' is distinct from 'pataphysics', which relies on a heightened sensitivity to writing and etymology. Instead, pataphilology seeks to uncover the unusual connections between seemingly disparate concepts, such as Jean-Pierre Brisset's etymologies, made-up languages for literary fiction, and Latin grammarians. This book provides an in-depth examination of these unconventional areas of investigation, shedding light on a previously unacknowledged tradition of linguistic inquiry.