Politeness in the history of english: from the middle ages to the present day
Auteur :
Jucker, Andreas H.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781108499620
Date de publication :
16 avr. 2020
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,7 x 1,5 cm
Poids :
420 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Based on detailed case studies of literary texts, this book traces the development of politeness from Old English to the present day. Politeness is shown in its ambivalent and multi-faceted nature from a variety of perspectives, making this essential reading for politeness specialists, cultural historians and historical linguists alike.