French Literature Reviews - 2026

Annali di ca' foscari. Orality in Writing
Literary Theory, Linguistics and Stylistics

Annali di Ca' Foscari

Journal of the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures at Ca' Foscari University of Venice

Orality in Writing Edited by Maria Teresa Biason Editorial Studio Gordini

Published by the Editorial Studio Gordini within the academic framework of Ca Foscari University of Venice, this journal issue addresses the complex intersections between spoken and written discourse. It brings together scholarly perspectives to examine how orality manifests within textual traditions, inviting reflection on the boundaries and dialogues between voice and script. Academic journals of this nature traditionally serve scholars, researchers, and students of linguistics, literature, and philology who seek rigorous, peer-reviewed analyses of discursive practices across different languages and cultural contexts.

This volume contributes to ongoing academic discussions regarding media transitions, textual poetics, and the stylistic choices that bridge auditory and visual modes of communication. By investigating how oral qualities are captured or simulated in literary and non-literary texts, the contributions assist readers in understanding the formal techniques of inscription. It offers valuable insights for those exploring the evolution of communicative forms, narrative strategies, and the theoretical implications of transposing speech into written records within European literary and linguistic traditions.