This volume investigates the intricate landscape of modality and evidentiality in English, exploring their conceptual underpinnings and cross-linguistic relationships. The authors, leading figures in linguistics, draw upon extensive research into modal auxiliaries, related grammatical categories, and their manifestation across diverse discourse contexts. They present a comprehensive framework for understanding how these elements shape meaning, convey stance, and construct identities within language.

This collection of essays offers a detailed examination of modality and evidentiality in English, appealing to scholars and advanced students of linguistics. The work is recognized for its rigorous analysis and its contribution to understanding the nuances of English grammar and semantics. The contributors provide insights into how these linguistic features function in various communicative contexts, making it a valuable resource for those interested in theoretical linguistics and discourse analysis.