Suzanne Fleischman Knihy

Scholars have long debated the evolution of the Romance future, a topic first extensively addressed by Thielmann in 1885. This book delves into the complexities of this linguistic feature, exploring its historical context, grammatical structures, and the implications for understanding Romance languages. Through detailed analysis and scholarly insights, it contributes to ongoing discussions about language development and offers fresh perspectives on the Romance future's role in linguistic theory.

Brings together the theory and methodology from various quarters on the linguistic structure of narrative, a primary and universal device for translating our experiences into language. This title develops a functional theory of tense and aspect in narrative that accounts for the variety of functions - pragmatic as well as grammatical.