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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.
Published by: Palgrave Macmillan
Publication Date: 2011-10-03
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780230304826
DOI: 10.1057/9780230337053
Dimensions: 229cm x152cm
Pages: 230