A QUESTION OF STYLE

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Focusing on the language of modern Hebrew poetry and prose, this book explores stylistics, style, and literary discourse. It asserts that fiction possesses unique linguistic traits absent in other texts, categorizing literature as emotive. The analysis highlights how Hebrew authors like Avraham Shlonsky and David Avidan often diverge from standard Modern Hebrew grammar and lexicon, showcasing their freedom to choose between normative and non-normative expressions. This exploration reveals the distinctiveness of fictional language within the broader literary landscape.