Exploring the intersection of language and creativity, this book delves into how discourse shapes artistic expression and communication. It examines various contexts where language plays a pivotal role in creative processes, highlighting the significance of discourse in both personal and cultural narratives. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical examples, it invites readers to rethink the relationship between language and creativity, making it a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners in linguistics, literature, and the arts.
Focusing on the Sequence of Sonnets about the River Duddon, this volume explores William Wordsworth's reflections on nature and artistry. Published in 1820, it marked his first significant commercial success at age 50, alongside "Vaudracour and Julia" and a travel guide. The Duddon Sonnets, often overlooked today, offer a captivating portrayal of the river's journey from the Central Fells of Cumbria to the Irish Sea, showcasing Wordsworth's mastery of the sonnet form and his deep connection to the landscape.
Celebrating two decades of Rodney Jones' poetry, this collection showcases one hundred selected works that highlight his masterful storytelling and distinctive Southern voice. Among these, twenty-four poems are newly published, offering fresh insights into his evolving craft. The anthology reflects the depth and range of his poetic journey, inviting readers to explore the themes and experiences that define his acclaimed body of work.
This collection features forty-one poems that intertwine southern evangelism with modern sophistication, showcasing a powerful command of language. Themes of inheritance, parenthood, sexuality, and transformation are explored, offering fresh perspectives that resonate with both American poets and poetry enthusiasts. The emotional depth and moral engagement present in these works promise to captivate readers and spark new discussions in the realm of contemporary poetry.
Rodney Jones's latest collection showcases a vibrant blend of satire and ode, interweaving themes of football, feminism, and family with a distinctly Southern voice. Celebrated for his emotional depth, Jones explores diverse subjects like DDT, crows, and perpetual-motion machines, all while maintaining a playful yet poignant tone. His use of Alabama dialect enriches the poems, allowing regional language to shine through as he balances humor with heartfelt reflection, making this work a dynamic exploration of contemporary life and culture.
The book explores the remarkable moral intelligence of its protagonist, who embodies a complex and multifaceted character capable of understanding diverse perspectives. This depth allows for a rich exploration of themes related to human experience, ethics, and societal challenges. The narrative promises to engage readers with its profound insights and the protagonist's unique ability to navigate the complexities of life, making it a compelling read for those interested in moral philosophy and character development.
"Discourse and Digital Practices shows how tools from discourse analysis can be used to help us understand new communication practices associated with digital media, from video gaming and social networking to apps and photo sharing. This cutting-edge book:draws together fourteen eminent scholars in the field including James Paul Gee, David Barton, Ilana Snyder, Phil Benson, Victoria Carrington, Guy Merchant, Camilla Vasquez, Neil Selwyn and Rodney Jonesaddresses the central question: "How does discourse analysis enable us to understand digital practices?"demonstrates how digital practices and the associated new technologies challenge discourse analysts to adapt traditional analytic tools and formulate new theories and methodologiesanalyses a different type of digital media in each chapterexamines digital practices from a wide variety of approaches including textual analysis, conversation analysis, interactional sociolinguistics, multimodal discourse analysis, object ethnography, geosemiotics, and critical discourse analysis. Discourse and Digital Practices will be of interest to advanced students studying courses on digital literacies or language and digital practices"--
Rodney Jones' collection of poems explores the complexities of the American South, intertwining themes of art, politics, poverty, and privilege. With a keen eye for detail, he captures the intensity of life, reflecting on everything from the harsh realities of the earth to the intricacies of human experience. His work reveals a deep appreciation for the diverse aspects of existence, making it both engaging and thought-provoking.
Assuming no prior knowledge, the books in this series offer an accessible overview of the subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries and key readings - all in the same volume. The innovative and flexible 'two dimensional' structure is built around four sections - introduction, development, exploration and extension - which offer self-contained stages for study. Each topic can also be read across these sections, enabling the reader to build gradually on the knowledge gained
This volume offers a thorough exploration of Mediated Discourse Analysis, focusing on the interplay between texts and their social and cultural contexts. It delves into how individuals interact with texts and the resulting implications of these interactions, highlighting the dynamic relationship between communication and societal factors.
