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Politeness in the History of English: From the Middle Ages to the Present Day
Jucker, Andreas H. (Universitat Zurich)
Politeness in the History of English: From the Middle Ages to the Present Day
Jucker, Andreas H. (Universitat Zurich)
Based on detailed case studies of literary texts, this book traces the development of politeness from Old English to the present day. Politeness is shown in its ambivalent and multi-faceted nature from a variety of perspectives, making this essential reading for politeness specialists, cultural historians and historical linguists alike.
222 pages, Worked examples or Exercises; 11 Tables, black and white; 21 Line drawings, black and whi
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | March 7, 2024 |
ISBN13 | 9781108730945 |
Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 222 |
Dimensions | 229 × 151 × 15 mm · 332 g |
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