PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS RELATED TO INTELLECT IN 19TH-CENTURY ENGLISH LITERATURE

Abstract

This study explores phraseological units associated with the concept of intellect in 19th-century English literature from a linguocognitive and stylistic perspective. Phraseological expressions, as stable combinations of words with figurative meanings, play a significant role in conveying cultural attitudes toward intelligence, reasoning, and mental abilities. The 19th century, characterized by profound social, philosophical, and literary transformations, provides a rich context for examining how intellectual qualities were conceptualized and expressed through language