Theory of Discourse Regarding Epistolography Research. An Analysis of Agnieszka Osiecka’s and
Jeremy Przybora’s Correspondence Cover Image

Teoria dyskursu wobec badań nad epistolografią. Analiza korespondencji Agnieszki Osieckiej i Jeremiego Przybory
Theory of Discourse Regarding Epistolography Research. An Analysis of Agnieszka Osiecka’s and Jeremy Przybora’s Correspondence

Author(s): Aleksandra Paluch
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Uniwersytet Opolski
Keywords: discourse analysis; epistolography; theory of letter; discourse dimensions; context

Summary/Abstract: A discourse can be variously defined. It is also used by different areas of science. A discourse analysis allows realizing not only what is directly given in the text, but also what has had an influence upon its creation. Therefore, the theory of discourse, where the main foundation is its three-dimensionality (cognitive dimension, expresive dimension and interactive dimension), discourse subjects and context, can be used as a method of epistolography research. An analysis of Agnieszka Osiecka’s and Jeremy Przybora’s correspondence from the position of a discourse’s investigator will allow acknowledging any intertextual links, as well as those that arise from the context or the interaction: the relationship between subjects, their experience related to their private life, work, life experience, along with the surrounding reality while writing letters – travel, social meetings, attempts to define the relationship and its development.

  • Issue Year: 18/2014
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 263-276
  • Page Count: 9