Methods in Historical Corpus Pragmatics

‘Earlier research has often assumed that Early Modern English is relatively poor in epistemic stance markers. This outstanding monograph demonstrates that appropriate, innovative corpus methods reveal a much richer picture of the many creative ways in which Early Modern English conveyed degrees of certainty and reliability of information.’ Andreas H. Jucker, Professor Emeritus of English Linguistics, University of Zurich

‘Landert’s Methods in Historical Corpus Pragmatics succeeds convincingly in showing two things: the necessary combination of the qualitative with the quantitative dimension and the insoluble interdependence of a linguistic phenomenon with its generic contexts. Its methodological implications are thought-provoking for both corpus users and compilers.’ Claudia Claridge, Chair of English Linguistics, University of Augsburg

‘… offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to understanding epistemic stance in Early Modern English, bridging the gap between corpus linguistics and pragmatics. … By integrating quantitative corpus analysis with qualitative interpretation, the book sets a new benchmark for historical corpus pragmatics, making it an indispensable resource for both scholars and students. With its practical tools and forward-thinking methodologies, this work not only paves the way for deeper exploration but also opens unprecedented avenues for future research in corpus pragmatics.’ Jialiang Chen and Zhiyi Zhou, Corpus Pragmatics

‘Daniela Landert’s monograph is an important piece of original research, beautifully organised and carefully expressed, with significant implications for how research in historical pragmatics can be pursued in the future. As I have already flagged, its primary aims are methodological, and it offers many valuable practical insights, such as how to handle the different practices of compilation and annotation adopted in the production of corpora: practices that - as many researchers can surely attest - can sometimes impede rather than assist further investigation. The book also offers really valuable theoretical orientation, both on the special topic of epistemic stance and on wider issues in historical corpus pragmatics. I have certainly learned a great deal from it and can recommend it wholeheartedly.’ Jeremy J. Smith, ICAME Journal

‘Landert’s contribution to the field of historical corpus pragmatics is impressive. Her study is detailed and meticulous, the methodology is laid out clearly and explicitly, ample examples and analysis are provided throughout, and her conclusions are both convincing and leave ample space for future research. There is much to recommend this piece.’ Richard J. Whitt, Corpora