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Chick Lit: The Stylistics of Cappuccino Fiction

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, 2012
ISBN: 9781441197177

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In recent times, Chick Lit has risen to a certain level of prominence.  This is the first book length study that looks into the distinctive features of this much-discussed genre.

Chick Lit is examined in relation to its linguistic peculiarities and their role as far as narrative, sociological and feminist issues are concerned, amongst others.  Montoro’s stylistics includes a cognitive slant that highlights futher readerly aspects of the texts.

The approach illuminates how the genre works, and how it is set apart from others.  In this respect, the stylistics of chick lit is understood in its contect of production and reception.  Montoro evaluates reading processes and investigates readers’ responsive attitude to the genre.

This interdisciplinary work explores the boundaries of the stylistics of chick lit and works reflectively, looking at how exploring this genre can help the twofold aim of testing existing models of linguistic and cognitive analysis.  It will be essential reading for those interested in cutting-edge stylistics.

The first book length study of the genre of ‘chick lit’ informed by an advanced stylistic approach, covering tradition and cognitive angles.

A two-fold work that explores the genre of chick lit but at the same time tests the existing models of linguistic and cognitive stylistic analysis
The first book length study of the genre of chick lit that is informed by an advanced stylistic approach which covers tradition and cognitive angles


1 Introduction \ 2. Romance: The formula  \ 3. The stylistics of Chick Lit/Cappuccino Fiction \ 4. Social cognition and characterisation \ 5. Cognition and emotion: Cappuccino Fiction’s readers \ Conclusion


 

  • Title: Chick Lit: The Stylistics of Cappuccino Fiction
  • Author: Rocío Montoro
  • Series: Advances in Stylistics
  • Publisher: Continuum
  • Print Publication Date: 2012
  • Logos Release Date: 2024
  • Pages: 264
  • Language: English
  • Resources: 1
  • Format: Digital › Ebook
  • ISBNs: 9781441197177, 9781472527189, 1472527186, 1441197176
  • Resource ID: LLS:9781441197177
  • Resource Type: Monograph
  • Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-22T12:26:58Z
Rocío Montoro is Lecturer in English Language at the University of Granada, Spain

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