Personal Pronouns in Present-Day English

Focusing on personal pronouns in contemporary English, this comprehensive analysis utilizes the Survey of English corpus and the International Corpus of English to explore diverse discourses and varieties worldwide. Katie Wales adopts a pragmatic and functional approach, emphasizing how speakers and writers use language within social, cultural, and rhetorical contexts. The text is enriched with numerous examples, including the usage of reflexive and possessive pronouns, providing valuable insights into language dynamics.