Die Siebte Sprachfunktion by Laurent binet
Set against the backdrop of 1980s France, this novel weaves a thrilling narrative around the mysterious death of renowned semiotician Roland Barthes. As the story unfolds, a detective and a linguistics professor delve into a world of intellectual intrigue, political machinations, and academic rivalries. They uncover a secretive, powerful linguistic tool known as the "seventh function of language," which grants its possessor the ability to manipulate and control others through speech. The plot is a clever blend of historical fact and fiction, exploring themes of power, language, and the influence of intellectual elites.
- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 368
- Original Language
- French
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- - The 7th Function of Language
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