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Metaphor Networks

The Comparative Evolution of Figurative Language

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  • © 2007

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Authors:
  1. Richard Trim

    1. Université de Provence, France

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Synchronic Networking

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. The Role of Cognition

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      Pages 3-27

    3. Universal Trends

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      Pages 28-48

    4. Culture-specific Conceptualisation

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      Pages 49-62

    5. Conceptual Equivalence and Translation

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      Pages 63-79

  3. The Diachronic Dimension

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 81-81
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    2. Cultural Patterns of the Past

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      Pages 83-90

    3. Metaphor and Semantic Networks

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      Pages 91-108

    4. Metaphor Paths in Base Concepts

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      Pages 109-121

    5. Germanic Influences in Old English

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      Pages 122-140

    6. Metaphor Death

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      Pages 141-151

    7. Historical Mindsets

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      Pages 152-166

  4. Historical Networks

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 167-167
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    2. The Evolution of Love Metaphors: a Case Study

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      Pages 169-189

    3. Latinate-based Origins in English Medieval Metaphor

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      Pages 190-210

    4. Historical Models of Love Metaphors

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      Pages 211-221

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 222-231
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About this book

Metaphor Networks focuses on the historical evolution of metaphor and proposes new theories on language change based on substantial empirical data. It explores how the metaphors of today are very often linked to images existing in the past and traces metaphor paths back to the Middle Ages and Antiquity. The findings reveal that regular patters of evolution emerge and the aims of the book are to find out what lies behind these patterns.

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'[This book] may be recommended as a course book on semantics and metaphors. It reads fluently and contains many ideas suitable for discussion in a classroom, as well as providing an excellent source book for further research by students as well as experts.' - Heli Tissaria, Metaphor and Symbol

Authors and Affiliations

  • Université de Provence, France

    Richard Trim

About the author

RICHARD TRIM is Senior Lecturer in English Historical Linguistics and Translation Studies at the University of Provence, France. He has published widely in these fields and has held lecturing posts in several European countries including Britain, Germany, Belgium and Switzerland.

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