{"product_id":"the-universal-translator-everything-you-need-to-know-about-139-languages-that-dont-really-exist-hardcover","title":"The Universal Translator: Everything You Need to Know about 139 Languages That Don't Really Exist - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eYens Wahlgren\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the fascinating world of constructed languages in fiction, from Klingon to Newspeak, and discover the art and science behind their creation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Universal Translator\u003c\/i\u003e, Yens Wahlgren delves into the history and cultural impact of artificial languages, examining their use in \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e, Tolkien's works, \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e, and more. Discover how authors and filmmakers use language to build immersive worlds and explore themes of power, identity, and communication. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for linguistics enthusiasts, sci-fi fans, and anyone curious about the power of language, this \u003cb\u003einsightful\u003c\/b\u003e exploration reveals the hidden depths of the languages that don't really exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYens Wahlgren is a xenosociolinguist, communicator and writer. He works at Lund University and previously worked as a journalist. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Klingon, and his thesis 'Klingon as Linguistic Capital' is a standard text for its speakers and in the study of the alien language. Wahlgren lives in Sweden and has a lifelong interest artificial languages in literature and in popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 8.58 x 5.51 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50333793911021,"sku":"9780750993203","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/xc_8ktA9c79780750993203.webp?v=1784992424","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/the-universal-translator-everything-you-need-to-know-about-139-languages-that-dont-really-exist-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}