The Synonyms of «Fallen Woman» in the History of the English Language |
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| Series edited by:
| Fisiak, Jacek |
| Author:
| Duda, Bozena |
| Series title: | Studies in English Medieval Language and Literature Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-3-631-64450-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2014 |
| Publisher: | Peter Lang GmbH, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $86.65 |
Book Description:
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This work focuses on analysing linguistic mechanisms (structural, semantic, rhetorical) used in the formation of historical synonyms of prostitute in English. It also accounts for historical and cultural variations in the approach to sex relations. The analysis comprises synonyms dating from Old English up to Early Modern English.
This work focuses on analysing linguistic mechanisms (structural, semantic, rhetorical) used in the formation of historical synonyms of prostitute in English. It also accounts for historical and cultural variations in the approach to sex relations. The analysis comprises synonyms dating from Old English up to Early Modern English.