Zoltan Kovecses A Practical Introduction Reviews Summary
Ratings Breakdown
Rated 4.6 by 45 people
Pros from Reviews
- Practical introduction to metaphor
- Clear and accessible
- Comprehensive exposition of CL theory
- Thorough discussion of metonymy
- Neat applications of CL approach
- Good overview of metaphor theory
- Good companion to Lakoff and Turner
- Good summary of conceptual metaphor theory
Cons from Reviews
- Doesn't cover other theories
- Lacks scientific rigor
- Arbitrary conceptual metaphors
- Missing in-depth discussions on neural correlates
- Not translated in Russian
- Turgid prose
Notable Features
Practical
Introduction
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