ISBN: 9781330543726 - Names of Places in a Transferred Sense in English (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating phenomenon of when place-names transform into common nouns. The author begins by examining how such names transcend their original geographical contexts to become terms for objects, actions, or broader concepts. Through tracing the etymological journeys of words like "arcade" and "utopia," the book reveals how language reflects the impact of place on human experience. The author meticulously analyzes the mechanisms of metaphor, metonymy, and synecdoche, demonstrating how these linguistic processes weave together human cognition and environmental perception. Ultimately, this book illuminates the vast network of connections between language and everyday life, offering a new perspective on how place-names shape our understanding of the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …