This is a list of works of fiction which approach the perennial questions surrounding language with techniques and ideas outside of academic philosophy. I have read some of them.
Non-philosophy books about language Pubblico
Creato e curato da HugoHeagren@bookwyrm.social
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The Library of Babel di Jorge Luis Borges
Not many living artists would be sufficiently brave or inspired to attempt reflecting in art what Borges constructs in words. …
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HugoHeagren@bookwyrm.social dice: This is really only here for the story 'A sign in space', though the whole collection is excellent (and the story probably works best as part of the collection).
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Finnegans Wake is a novel by Irish writer James Joyce. It is well known for its experimental style and reputation …
HugoHeagren@bookwyrm.social dice: For the truly adventurous.
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A Clockwork Orange di Anthony Burgess
3 stelle
A newly revised text for A Clockwork Orange’s 50th anniversary brings the work closest to its author’s intentions.
A Clockwork …
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Naked Lunch di William S. Burroughs
Controversial and bizarre cult novel based on the author’s own experiences as a drug addict, first published in 1959. Formed …
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Babel : Or the Necessity of Violence di R. F. Kuang
5 stelle
From award-winning author R. F. Kuang comes Babel, a thematic response to The Secret History and a tonal retort to …
