Tradition and Influence in Anglo-Saxon Literature

This book introduces lexomics, the use of computer-aided statistical analysis of vocabulary, to measure influence and integrate research from cognitive psychology and evolutionary biology with traditional, philological approaches to literature. Connecting the theory of tradition with the phenomenon of influence, Drout moves beyond current theories.

Publication Year: 2013
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan US
Format: P
Weight (Gram): 4478