Cognitive Grammar in Stylistics: A Practical Guide

Giovanelli, Marcello; Harrison, Chloe

ISBN 10: 1474298923 / ISBN 13: 9781474298926

Published by Bloomsbury Academic, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cognitive Grammar in Stylistics: A Practical Guide
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1474298923
• ISBN 13: 9781474298926
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Cognitive Grammar in Stylistics: A Practical Guide provides an engaging, accessible and practically-focused introduction to cognitive grammar outlining how central principles of the field can be used in stylistic analyses. Assuming no prior knowledge, the book leads students through the basics of cognitive grammar, outlining its place within the field of cognitive linguistics as a whole, providing clear explanations of key principles and concepts. It then explains how these can be used to study a range of literary and non-literary texts.

The book argues that cognitive grammar offers a powerful alternative to more traditional grammatical models when analysing texts. Its primary focus is on the practical application of cognitive grammar to examples of language in context and on its potential for both literary and non-literary material. It offers a clear and facilitating approach to allow students to describe language features carefully and to explore how these descriptions can be developed into full and rich analyses.

Suitable for undergraduate students taking modules in stylistics, English language, and cognitive linguistics, as well as postgraduates encountering the field for the first time, the book provides a much-needed and essential guide to this exciting subject.

About the Author

Chloe Harrison is Lecturer in English Language and Literature at Aston University, UK.; Marcello Giovanelli is Senior Lecturer in English Language and Literature at Aston University, UK.