Politeness in the History of English
From the Middle Ages to the Present Day
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- Author: Andreas H. Jucker, Universität Zürich
- Date Published: May 2020
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- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9781108499620
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The concept of politeness permeates all aspects of modern life and society. However, to what extent has this phenomenon changed over time? This book traces the elusive concept of politeness from its beginnings in the Middle Ages up to the present day. Detailed case studies of mostly literary texts provide insights into historically specific ways of being polite, from discernment politeness in Old English to recent examples, such as non-imposition politeness. Readers will gain a better understanding of both the folk-notion of politeness and specific scholarly definitions, and how these can be applied to historical data. The long diachrony provides a novel perspective both on the concept of politeness and on the history of the English language in its social context, making this essential reading for politeness specialists, cultural historians and historical linguists alike. Politeness emerges as a multifaceted phenomenon that is both culture-specific and history-specific.
Read more- All major periods are covered, which provides a novel perspective both on the concept of politeness and on the history of the English language in its social context
- A dedicated chapter introduces methods of historical politeness research, meaning readers will be able to carry out their own diachronic research projects
- The analyses of mostly literary texts are engaging and easy to follow for readers and relevant for literary scholars
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‘… the book serves as a great resource for historical pragmaticists who are looking for an overview of politeness across the history of English.’ Daniela Cesiri, Journal of Pragmatics
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- Date Published: May 2020
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9781108499620
- length: 220 pages
- dimensions: 235 x 157 x 15 mm
- weight: 0.42kg
- availability: In stock
Table of Contents
List of figures
List of tables
Preface
1. Exploring politeness in the history of English
2. Research methods and data problems
3. Medieval Britain
4. Terms of address in middle English
5. Renaissance and early modern England
6. Terms of address in early modern English
7. The eighteenth century: The age of politeness
8. The eighteenth century: Educational literature
9. The rise (and fall) of non-imposition politeness
10. Conclusion. Politeness, manners and dissimulation
References
Index.
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