Språkets Sjunde Funktion by Laurent Binet
In this clever and satirical novel, the mysterious death of a prominent French linguist sets off a whirlwind investigation that delves into the world of semiotics, politics, and intellectual intrigue. As a detective and a semiotics professor team up to unravel the enigma, they uncover a hidden manuscript that supposedly holds the key to a powerful linguistic function capable of influencing human behavior. The narrative weaves through a vibrant tapestry of real historical figures and fictional events, blending humor with philosophical musings on the power of language and the nature of communication.
- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 368-400
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
- - The 7th Function of Language
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