Synonyms of «fallen woman» in the history of the english language, the
Auteur :
Duda, Bozena
Éditeur :
Peter Lang AG
ISBN :
9783631644508
Date de publication :
30 juin 2014
Dimensions :
21,0 x 14,8 cm
Poids :
470 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Suisse
This work focuses on analysing linguistic mechanisms (structural, semantic, rhetorical) used in the formation of historical synonyms of prostitute in English. It also accounts for historical and cultural variations in the approach to sex relations. The analysis comprises synonyms dating from Old English up to Early Modern English.