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Seven Types of Ambiguity - Book by William Empson

William Empson's classic work dissects the ways ambiguity functions in literature and language. He presents seven distinct types of ambiguity, illustrating how multiple meanings, interpretations, or nuances can coexist within a single word, phrase, or poem. Empson's analysis touches on the subtleties of literary language and its capacity to evoke complex emotional and intellectual responses.
Original Language: English

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