Positive Emotions in Old English Language and Thought

An Emotion Family Approach
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-3-11-164100-3
Verlag: De Gruyter

Buch, Englisch, 314 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 230 mm, Gewicht: 592 g

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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.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Fremdsprachenerwerb und -didaktik
• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Sprachwissenschaften
• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Historische & Vergleichende Sprachwissenschaft, Sprachtypologie
• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Soziolinguistik

Über Autor(innen)

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