Lunatic lovers of the language : imaginary languages and their inventors

Examines the creation of imaginary languages in history & fiction as an expression of the search for an original & primitive or universal language. The author's other works include "Les Mots et les Femmes" (1978) & "Alice au pays du Language" (1981).°°° Marina Yaguello is Professor Emerita of Linguistics at the University of Paris VII & the author of Imaginary Languages (2006, 2022). Examines the creation of imaginary languages in history and fiction as an expression of the search for an original and primitive or universal language. The author's other works include "Les Mots et les Femmes" (1978) and "Alice au pays du Language" (1981). Marina Yaguello ; Translated By Catherine Slater. Translation Of: Les Fous Du Langage. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.