What other field besides linguistics did Jakobson's work influence?
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The Russian linguist Roman Jakobson is best known for his work on phonology, the study of sound systems in language. However, his work has also had a significant impact on literary theory. Jakobson's theories of language and communication have been used to analyze literary texts, and his work on metaphor and metonymy has been particularly influential.
The Linguistic Expedition: Unearthing Roman Jakobson's Legacy
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