Discourses of mobility - mobility of discourse

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This collection of essays focuses on two main themes: the metaphorical use of technological inventions in literature and the theoretical implications of this interplay. It explores how literature grapples with new experiences brought about by advancements in mobility technologies. The essays analyze various poems about trains, cars, and planes from different periods, examining the metaphors employed to make these unfamiliar machines relatable. Additionally, the volume addresses a theoretical aim by testing the integration of Critical Discourse Analysis and Cognitive Linguistics, as advocated by Peter Stockwell in 2001. Mobility technologies serve as a rich area for this exploration, as they embody primary experiences central to Cognitive Linguistics while also influencing what is known in Discourse Analysis as the "System of Collective Symbols." This system significantly affects societal acceptance or resistance to technological innovations. As a result, the volume is valuable not only for literary and cultural scholars but also for technology historians and anyone interested in the cultural conditions that determine the acceptance of innovative technologies.