The Synonyms of «Fallen Woman» in the History of the English Language |
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| Author:
| Duda, Bozena |
| Series title: | Studies in English Medieval Language and Literature Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-3-653-03140-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2014 |
| Publisher: | Peter Lang GmbH, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
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Book Description:
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This work focuses on analysing linguistic mechanisms (structural, semantic, rhetorical) used in the formation of historical synonyms of prostitutein 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 prostitutein 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.