Vocative constructions in the language of Shakespeare /

This study investigates the functions, meanings, and varieties of forms of address in Shakespeare's dramatic work. New categories of Shakespearean vocatives are developed and the grammar of vocatives is investigated in, above, and below the clause, following morpho-syntactic, semantic, lexicogr...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Busse, Beatrix
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : John Benjamins Pub. Co., ©2006.
Colección:Pragmatics & beyond ; new ser., 150.
Temas:
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Language.
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Langue.
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616.
1500-1700
English language > Early modern, 1500-1700 > Address, Forms of.
Forms of address in literature.
Anglais (Langue) > 1500-1700 (Moderne) > Titres de politesse.
Titres de politesse dans la littérature.
LITERARY CRITICISM > Shakespeare.
DRAMA > Shakespeare.
Language and languages.
Vocativus.
Taalgebruik.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Vocative Constructions in the Language of Shakespeare; Editorial page; Title page; LCC data; dedication page; Table of contents; List of illustrations; Preface and acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; 1. This study; 2. Theoretical framework; 3. "What is the focative case, William?"; 4. What's in a vocative?; 5. "Language most shows a man: speak, that I may see thee."; 6. Vocatives in Shakespeare and the theatre; 7. Conclusion; Appendix; References; Index; The Pragmatics & Beyond New Series.

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