Metaphor

Key Topics in Semantics and Pragmatics

by L. David Ritchie

'Metaphor', a form of figurative language in which one thing or idea is expressed in terms of another, is becoming an increasingly popular area of study, as it is relevant to the work of semanticists, pragmatists, discourse analysts and also those working at the interface of language and literature and in other disciplines such as philosophy and psychology. This book provides a summary, critique and comparison of the most important theories on how metaphors are used and understood, drawing on research from linguistics, psychology and other disciplines. In order to ground the discussion in actual language use, the book uses examples from discourse, including casual conversations, political speeches, literature, humor, religion and science. Written in a non-technical style, the book includes clear definitions, examples, discussion questions and a glossary, making it ideal for graduate-level seminars.

240 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 2012

Reviews

[Maja]

"In Croation, slomiti srce, ‘to break one’s heart’ and slomljeno srce, ‘broken heart’ are used in relation to disappointed love; prepuklo srce, ‘broken heart’ is acquired from the literary heritage and is now used only with respect to pain following a loved one’s death, usually a mother grieving for a child (Mima Dedaic, Cognitive Linguistics listserv, April 2011)" (pg 77)

It's not Croation but Croatian.

Othervise like the writing style. Simple and understandable.