Author: | R. Trim | ISBN: | 9780230337053 |
Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK | Publication: | October 3, 2011 |
Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
Author: | R. Trim |
ISBN: | 9780230337053 |
Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
Publication: | October 3, 2011 |
Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
Language: | English |
An investigation of the historical evolution of figurative language within the framework of cognitive linguistics. It examines how and why metaphors evolve through the ages; discusses the role of culture; patterns of metaphor evolution; how many people use particular expressions.
An investigation of the historical evolution of figurative language within the framework of cognitive linguistics. It examines how and why metaphors evolve through the ages; discusses the role of culture; patterns of metaphor evolution; how many people use particular expressions.