LINGUO-PRAGMATIC FEATURES OF THE CONCEPTS OF 'SORROW' AND 'SUFFERING' IN THE POETRY OF LUIZA GLÜK
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This article explores the linguo-pragmatic characteristics of the concepts of sorrow and suffering in the poetry of Luiza Glük, a renowned American poet and Nobel laureate. Drawing upon the frameworks of conceptual metaphor theory and linguo-pragmatic analysis, the study examines how these emotional concepts are linguistically and pragmatically realized in her poems. Through a close reading of selected works, the research identifies the metaphorical, cultural, and syntactic features used to express sorrow and suffering. The paper argues that Glük’s poetic discourse reflects a deeply personalized and culturally nuanced understanding of emotional pain, positioning sorrow and suffering as central themes that shape both the narrative voice and reader interpretation. The findings contribute to a broader understanding of how language, culture, and emotion interact in literary texts.
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