Towards a cognitive semantic approach: The expressive function of language

Foolen, Ad

doi:10.1075/z.85.04foo

In:The Language of Emotions: Conceptualization, expression, and theoretical foundation
Edited by Susanne Niemeier and René Dirven †
[Not in series 85] 1997
► pp. 15–32

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The expressive function of language

Towards a cognitive semantic approach

Ad Foolen

Published online: 3 April 1997

https://doi.org/10.1075/z.85.04foo

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