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Publication details [#17823]

Goatly, Andrew. 1997. The language of metaphors. Routledge. 360 pp.
Publication type
Book – monograph
Publication language
English
Keywords
literal meaning vs. figurative meaning | metaphor | metaphor, comprehension of | metaphor, processing of
ISBN
0415128765

Annotation

A comprehensive description of the functions, purposes and appearances of metaphors. Based on insights from relevance theory and functional linguistics, a model explaining metaphor meaning, use and interpretation is outlined and illustrated by examples taken from a variety of genres.

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