{"product_id":"9780192880932","title":"After Babel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Babel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a profound exploration of language and its intrinsic connections to culture, identity, and thought, penned by the esteemed scholar and critic \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Steiner\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this seminal work, Steiner delves into the complexities of translation and the multifaceted nature of communication, presenting a rich tapestry of ideas that resonates across disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteiner embarks on a journey through the history of language, examining how meaning is constructed and conveyed. He draws inspiration from the biblical tale of Babel, using it as a metaphor for the challenges and beauty inherent in linguistic diversity. The narrative weaves together philosophical reflections and critical analysis, interrogating the nuances of semantics, discourse analysis, and stylistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Readers Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDeeply insightful, \u003cstrong\u003eAfter Babel\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers to reflect on the nature of understanding and miscommunication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSteiner's eloquent prose captivates, blending scholarly rigor with poetic flair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe text encourages a re-evaluation of how translation shapes our perceptions of the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is indispensable for scholars and enthusiasts of linguistics, philosophy, and literary criticism. Readers who appreciated Steiner's other notable works, such as \u003cstrong\u003eLanguage and Silence\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eReal Presences\u003c\/strong\u003e, will find \u003cstrong\u003eAfter Babel\u003c\/strong\u003e to be a compelling continuation of his exploration into the power of language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n    \"A magnificent inquiry into the ways we speak, think, and connect through the intricacies of language.\" \n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56228687544652,"sku":"9780192880932","price":16.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9780192880932_d17ed876-1a81-4523-ac9c-88580ff1f573.webp?v=1765657252","url":"https:\/\/foxandfablebooksellers.com\/de\/products\/9780192880932","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}