Politeness in the History of English

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ISBN9781108730945
PublisherCambridge University Press
Price (excl. tax)€34.81
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Price (incl. tax)€36.90
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Based on detailed case studies of literary texts, this book traces the development of politeness from Old English to the present day. Politeness is shown in its ambivalent and multi-faceted nature from a variety of perspectives, making this essential reading for politeness specialists, cultural historians and historical linguists alike.