Mixing up languages and first encounter. On constructed languages in science fiction Cover Image

Pomieszanie języków i pierwszy kontakt. O językach sztucznych w fantastyce naukowej
Mixing up languages and first encounter. On constructed languages in science fiction

Author(s): Mariusz M. Leś
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Theoretical Linguistics, Studies of Literature
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu w Białymstoku
Keywords: science fiction; constructed languages; fictional languages; narratology

Summary/Abstract: The author of the article discusses a special manner of existence of constructed languages created within the boundaries of science fiction. The subject matter occupies a special place in the general theory and practice of science fiction within the frames of the confrontation of languages and modification of the existing linguistic systems. The article contains a brief outline of constructed languages categorization, in the background of which selected science fiction works focused on language communication, as well as the presentation of two most popular fantasy systems – L'aadan and Klingon.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 13
  • Page Range: 159-185
  • Page Count: 27
  • Language: Polish