Cultural History of English Lexicography, 1600-1800 - The Authoritative Word

As this lively new study effectively demonstrates, dictionaries serve as far more than just simple reference tools-they also offer a rich fund of information about people in society. Linda C. Mitchell here analyzes the ways in which early modern lexicographers constructed their authority.

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Info autore

Linda C. Mitchell, San José State University, USA

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As this lively new study effectively demonstrates, dictionaries serve as far more than just simple reference tools-they also offer a rich fund of information about people in society. Linda C. Mitchell here analyzes the ways in which early modern lexicographers constructed their authority.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Linda C. Mitchell, Mitchell Linda C.
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 01.07.2025, ritardato
• EAN: 9780754658283
• ISBN: 978-0-7546-5828-3
• Pagine: 192
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze linguistiche e letterarie > Letteratura generale e comparata; LITERARY CRITICISM / General, Social & cultural history, LITERARY CRITICISM / Comparative Literature, General & world history, Social and cultural history, Literary studies: general, General and world history, Literary studies: c 1500 to c 1800