The languages of the South Asian subcontinent are characterised by grammatical resources for fashioning elaborative, rhyming, and alliterative expressions, conveying the emotions, states, conditions, and perceptions of speakers. These forms remain relatively undocumented. It is clear from the evidence on situated language use that the grammatically artistic usage of these forms enriches and enlivens both everyday and ritualized discourse. Over time, a sizable and unwieldy terminological lexicon has developed that has served to categorize or classify these grammatical resources. The contributors to this volume provide documentation through a typological introduction to the diversity of expressive forms in the languages of South Asia.

Book Information
ISBN 9781138291157
Author Jeffrey Williams
Format Hardback
Page Count 350
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd