Positive Emotions in Old English Language and Thought - An Emotion Family Approach

The study of emotional expressions is rapidly growing, but many researchers overlook the dynamic and historical aspects of these expressions. This book proposes new methods for analyzing the diachronic evolution of emotional expressions within their sociohistorical contexts, focusing on Old English positive emotions. Combining cognitive linguistic and historical sociolinguistic approaches, it addresses the underrepresented study of emotions like happiness, love, and pride in Old English. By analyzing historical lexical data, the book explores how positive emotions reflect sociolinguistic variables and societal changes, offering insights into semantic shifts and evolving emotional conceptualizations. It also examines the role of cultural factors in shaping figurative language related to emotions.

About the author

Javier E. Díaz-Vera, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real, Spain.

Product details

• Authors: Javier E Díaz-Vera, Javier E. Díaz-Vera
• Publisher: De Gruyter
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.04.2025
• EAN: 9783111641003
• ISBN: 978-3-11-164100-3
• No. of pages: 314
• Weight: 592 g
• Illustrations: 1 b/w and 7 col. ill., 24 b/w tbl.
• Series: Topics in English Linguistics [TiEL]
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Semantik, Altenglisch, Historische und vergleichende Sprachwissenschaft, Linguistics, Psycholinguistik und Kognitive Linguistik, Angelsächsisch / Altenglisch, Sociolinguistics, Historical & comparative linguistics, Etymology, Old English, Semantic Change, Positive Empfindungen, Positive Emotions, Figurative Language