Methods in Historical Corpus Pragmatics Epistemic Stance in Early Modern English

Methods in Historical Corpus Pragmatics\n\nEpistemic Stance in Early Modern English\n\nPresents both a new, corpus-driven method to analyse pragmatic functions and an exploration of epistemic stance in Early Modern English.\n\nDaniela Landert (Author)\n\n9781009237413, Cambridge University Press\n\nHardback, published 29 February 2024\n\n332 pages\n23.5 x 15.8 x 2.3 cm, 0.63 kg\n\n'Landert's contribution to the field of historical corpus pragmatics is impressive. Her study is detailed and meticulous, the methodology is laid out clearly and explicitly, ample examples and analysis are provided throughout, and her conclusions are both convincing and leave ample space for future research. There is much to recommend this piece.' Richard J. Whitt, Corpora\n\nBased on an extensive corpus-based study, this revealing book explores how epistemic stance is expressed in the early modern period, and in doing so, presents new methodologies for using corpora to investigate issues in historical prag]