Lunatic Lovers of Language

Lunatic Lovers of Language
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Download or read book Lunatic Lovers of Language written by Marina Yaguello and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the creation of imaginary languages in history and fiction as an expression of the search for an original and primitive or universal language. The author's other works include "Les Mots et les Femmes" (1978) and "Alice au pays du Language" (1981).


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