Tradition and influence in anglo-saxon literature: an evolutionary, cognitivist approach
Auteur :
Drout, M.
Éditeur :
Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN :
9781137325808
Date de publication :
19 juil. 2013
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book introduces lexomics, the use of computer-aided statistical analysis of vocabulary, to measure influence and integrate research from cognitive psychology and evolutionary biology with traditional, philological approaches to literature. Connecting the theory of tradition with the phenomenon of influence, Drout moves beyond current theories.