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Metaphor and the Historical Evolution of Conceptual Mapping

Metaphor and the Historical Evolution of Conceptual Mapping

Description

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.

Keywords

Language Arts & DisciplinesLinguisticsHistorical & ComparativeHistorySocial HistoryLiterary CriticismSemiotics & Theory

2011Book

Author(s)Richard Trim

PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK

ISBN9780230304826

LanguageEnglish

SpringerLink Book

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