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The article discusses how unsolved problems about the extant copies of Chaucer's poems reflect uncertainty between author and reader. It mentions that an earlier paper considered the unique manuscript of the revised Prologue to the Legend of Good Women, which was written before his death in 1400. It reveals that using standard techniques of linguistic analysis, it proposes that language underlies the extant copy of the poem and that Chaucer's authorship of the whole is indisputable.

It is through the use of literary devices that author is able to express her thoughts with heightened artistry and an increased emotional effect. These literary devices play a crucial part in the formation of the profundity and resonance of literary works. The significance of these creative tools in the field of literature is investigated in this research project in depth. This study investigates how numerous literary devices, such as metaphors, symbolism, allegory, and foreshadowing, contribute to the depth and enduring impressions of literary masterpieces through an exhaustive investigation of a variety of literary works. The research investigates the various ways in which literary elements might act as bridges to connect the emotions of the reader with the aims of the author. These tactics allow for a more profound grasp of difficult concepts and issues by drawing on potent imagery and stimulating the reader's imagination. In addition, the study explores the manner in which literary devices inspire resonance within the readers, thereby creating a relationship that is long-lasting between the readers and the text. The research reveals the complex impact that different literary devices have on a variety of literary genres by drawing on theoretical frameworks and conducting in-depth textual analysis. In works ranging from literary classics to cutting-edge poetry, this research analyses the recurring motifs and stylistic devices that compel the reader to experience a range of feelings, stimulate in-depth thought, and make an indelible mark on their psyche. The results of this study show that literary devices are not only decorative touches; rather, they are essential instruments that authors make use of when creating works of art that stand the test of time. These tactics create a strong relationship between the author's vision and the reader's sense by improving the texture of the language and deepening the layers of meaning in the text. The final section of the research investigates the repercussions of this impact, illuminating the everlasting significance of literary techniques in moulding the literary landscape and promoting a deeper comprehension of human experiences by means of the written word. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Digital archiving has opened up new pathways for research in the humanities, especially involving work from the pre-digital era, such as the poetry of Emily Dickinson. This paper utilizes the robust Emily Dickinson Lexicon hosted by Brigham Young University, harnessing digital tools to investigate Dickinson's bold, surprising use of language. This paper also discusses Michel Foucault's "What Is An Author?" in addressing Dickinson's unique journey to authorship. An in-depth look into Dickinson's enigmatic persona and surprising use of language reveals insights pertaining not only to the genre, medium, culture, and reader--but also about the author herself. The Emily Dickinson Lexicon creates countless learning opportunities for scholars and interested minds alike to identify and study Dickinson's radical vocabulary, and the subsequent discussions her words inspired. Such discussions are what preserve Dickinson's author status, though few of her poems were published in her lifetime. The Lexicon allows for new ways to frame and investigate important questions regarding Dickinson and female authorship in nineteenth-century America. What, after all, is an author? What constitutes publication? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Literary Translation is an activity not to be considered an impossible task or looked down upon as less creative than writing poetry or fiction. If one were to embark upon this task by reading books on theories, it is bound to be a despairing exercise. Nobody seems to have done that. This literary/imaginative endeavor was started by many without knowledge of any theory or theories. In Telugu, literary creation began with the rendering of Sanskrit texts like The Ramayana and The Mahabharata. The bare essentials that go to make a successful practitioner, to begin with, are the love of literature and familiarity with the two languages, the language of the source text and the language into which it is rendered. Translation, generally, has come to be considered as a highly complex process, inaccessible and beyond the ken of understanding of enthusiasts, thanks to the ever expanding theories. Against this scenario, an interaction with actual practitioners would help the aspirants and enthusiasts sharpen their skills while leading to gain insights into the art and craft of this imaginative/literary exercise, call it rendering, transcreation, translation or what you will. This paper is based on such useful interaction with practicing translators, creative writers and academics and hopefully provides insights into the much-needed activity of literary translation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]