Researching Stylistics: A Student Guide

Researching Stylistics: A Student Guide explores key topics in literary and non-literary stylistics, examining the multiple ways in which students can undertake research in this discipline. Inherently practical and reader-friendly in focus, the book not only acts as a guide to key elements of the research process but also provides a useful overview of core knowledge and successful research projects in stylistics.

The book provides an overview of stylistics as a discipline, identifying its core principles and working parameters. It outlines, in a clear and systematic way, the design stages and practical considerations needed to plan for and undertake research. Reflecting the latest thinking in contemporary stylistics, the book demonstrates how various methods can be applied to study a range of different text types. The practical activity of ‘doing’ stylistics and key examples from existing research are emphasised so that readers will be confident in their ability to apply their knowledge to their own working contexts.

This is an essential text for advanced students and researchers working in stylistics and discourse analysis, and those working in interdisciplinary spaces who would be interested in exploring how stylistics can support their work.

Furzeen Ahmed is Teaching Fellow in Stylistics at Aston University, UK.

Marcello Giovanelli is Professor of Stylistics at Aston University, UK.

Caroline Godfrey is Researcher in Applied Linguistics at Aston University, UK.

Chloe Harrison is Senior Lecturer in Stylistics at Aston University, UK.

Robbie Love is Senior Lecturer in English Language and Linguistics at Aston University, UK.

Megan Mansworth is Lecturer in Stylistics at Aston University, UK.

Stephen Pihlaja is Senior Lecturer in Stylistics at Aston University, UK.

Ella Wydrzynska is Visiting Research Fellow in Stylistics at Aston University, UK.