Díaz-Vera Positive Emotions in Old English Language and Thought

An Emotion Family Approach
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-3-11-164188-1
Verlag: De Gruyter
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, Band 118, 327 Seiten

Reihe: Topics in English Linguistics [TiEL]ISSN

The study of emotional expressions is rapidly growing, but many researchers overlook the dynamic and historical aspects of these expressions. This book proposes new methods for analyzing the diachronic evolution of emotional expressions within their sociohistorical contexts, focusing on Old English positive emotions. Combining cognitive linguistic and historical sociolinguistic approaches, it addresses the underrepresented study of emotions like happiness, love, and pride in Old English. By analyzing historical lexical data, the book explores how positive emotions reflect sociolinguistic variables and societal changes, offering insights into semantic shifts and evolving emotional conceptualizations. It also examines the role of cultural factors in shaping figurative language related to emotions.

Zielgruppe

Researchers and Scholars interested in Historical Linguistics, Co

Autoren/Hrsg.

Díaz-Vera, Javier E.

Über Autor(innen)

Javier E. Díaz-Vera, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real, Spain.