Acknowledgements

This book would not have been possible without the excellent guidance of Violeta Sotirova. Peter Stockwell also gave very helpful advice leading to its publication. Joanna Gavins and Sonia Zyngier have contributed extensive feedback on drafts, as have Geoff Hall and Joe Bray on an earlier version. Billy Clark has also given some great academic advice and support over the last few years. And the Facultad de Letras at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile has provided me with the opportunity to work on this book. Outside of academia, I owe a great deal of gratitude to my father, John Rundquist, for his unflinching support and confidence. All my friends in London have provided welcome distractions throughout the period of creation, especially Nico Naper and Julia Campbell who also let me stay in their cave during research leave. The painter and poet Miles Jochem has also been a source of intangible inspiration. Finally, my wife, Emma Crook, has been so patient and supportive throughout the years of research, writing, and linguistics banter that she deserves some of the credit for this. Many thanks to all.