Cognitive Grammar in Stylistics: A Practical Guide provides an
engaging, accessible and practically-focused introduction to cognitive
grammar outlining how central principles of the field can be used in
stylistic analyses. Assuming no prior knowledge, the book leads students
through the basics of cognitive grammar, outlining its place within the
field of cognitive linguistics as a whole, providing clear explanations
of key principles and concepts. It then explains how these can be used
to study a range of literary and non-literary texts.
The book argues that cognitive grammar offers a powerful alternative to
more traditional grammatical models when analysing texts. Its primary
focus is on the practical application of cognitive grammar to examples
of language in context and on its potential for both literary and
non-literary material. It offers a clear and facilitating approach to
allow students to describe language features carefully and to explore
how these descriptions can be developed into full and rich analyses.
Suitable for undergraduate students taking modules in stylistics,
English language, and cognitive linguistics, as well as postgraduates
encountering the field for the first time, the book provides a
much-needed and essential guide to this exciting subject.
