Cognitive Grammar in Stylistics: A Practical Guide Contributor(s): Giovanelli, Marcello (Author), Harrison, Chloe (Author) |
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ISBN: 1474298923 ISBN-13: 9781474298926 Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic OUR PRICE: $133.65 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Grammar & Punctuation - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Syntax |
Dewey: 415.018 |
LCCN: 2018002421 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.04 lbs) 208 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Cognitive Grammar in Stylistics: A Practical Guide provides an engaging, accessible and practically-focused introduction to cognitive grammar outlining how central principles of the field can be used in stylistic analyses. Assuming no prior knowledge, the book leads students through the basics of cognitive grammar, outlining its place within the field of cognitive linguistics as a whole, providing clear explanations of key principles and concepts. It then explains how these can be used to study a range of literary and non-literary texts. The book argues that cognitive grammar offers a powerful alternative to more traditional grammatical models when analysing texts. Its primary focus is on the practical application of cognitive grammar to examples of language in context and on its potential for both literary and non-literary material. It offers a clear and facilitating approach to allow students to describe language features carefully and to explore how these descriptions can be developed into full and rich analyses. Suitable for undergraduate students taking modules in stylistics, English language, and cognitive linguistics, as well as postgraduates encountering the field for the first time, the book provides a much-needed and essential guide to this exciting subject. |
Contributor Bio(s): Giovanelli, Marcello: - Marcello Giovanelli is a Tutor in the School of English, University of Nottingham, UKHarrison, Chloe: - Chloe Harrison is Lecturer in English Literature at Aston University, UK |