Complex Predicates in Kartvelian languages and Syntax/Morphology Interface
What is it about?
The monograph presents an in-depth generative analysis of complex predicate constructions (causatives and applicatives) in Kartvelian languages, which are understudied from the generative perspective. It presents a unique opportunity to delve into the syntax of these constructions and explore the range of issues that arise between their syntax and morphological interface.
Why is it important?
The monograph is important for several reasons: first, the languages analyzed in it belong to a very different morphological typology (fusional, agglutinative) than the Indo-European languages surrounding the geographical area where these languages are spoken for many centuries. In addition, the monograph shows that at a deeper level the syntax of complex predicates resembles that in Spanish but with their morphological typology they are similar to complex predicate systems attested in Native American languages and other polysynthetic systems. Thus it is interesting to see both similarities and unique features of the languages under study.