Böcker av Michiko Ogura

The future of English linguistics as envisaged by the editors of Topics in English Linguistics lies in empirical studies which integrate work in English linguistics into general and theoretical linguistics on the one hand, and comparative linguistics on the other. The TiEL series features volumes that present interesting new data and analyses, and above all fresh approaches that contribute to the overall aim of the series, which is to further outstanding research in English linguistics.

The author has investigated verbs, e.g. 'impersonal' verbs, reflexive verbs, verbs of motion, verbs of emotion, etc. in her books and articles, as well as syntax with modal auxiliaries and other auxiliaries used for perfective, passive, hortative, etc. This monograph summarises her series of investigations under the term of "periphrases".

This study contains various words and expressions of emotion found in Old and Middle English texts. Words and expressions of emotion in medieval English are discussed lexically, semantically and syntactically. Texts are examined to find appropriate examples to illustrate usage, rivalry among synonyms, constructions peculiar to Old and Middle English.