Metaphor and the Historical Evolution of Conceptual Mapping by R. Trim (9781349338702)

Description - Metaphor and the Historical Evolution of Conceptual Mapping by R. Trim

An investigation of the historical evolution of figurative language within the framework of cognitive linguistics. It examines how and why metaphors evolve through the ages; discusses the role of culture; patterns of metaphor evolution; how many people use particular expressions.

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Metaphor and the Historical Evolution of Conceptual Mapping

1st ed. 2011

R. Trim

Description - Metaphor and the Historical Evolution of Conceptual Mapping by R. Trim

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