Daily Archives: August 11, 2026

Asymmetries of Expression Between Danish and English: Kan lide and Related Cases

Posted on August 11, 2026 by nathanalbright

Abstract Every language pair produces a two-way ledger of expressive asymmetry: places where the target language requires machinery the source language handles with a single word, and places where the reverse holds. Learners typically notice only the first column, because … Continue reading →

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Two Grudges in Search of a Category: Resentment Attributed to Howard Jones and Resentment Attributed to His Reviewers, Toward a General Typology

Posted on August 11, 2026 by nathanalbright

Abstract Two accusations circulate around the mid-1980s reception of Howard Jones, and each is an accusation of resentment. The first is made by reviewers about the music: beneath the synthesizer optimism sits a scolding, aggrieved posture toward audiences, institutions, and … Continue reading →

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