LINGUOPRAGMATIC FEATURES OF WRITER PSEUDONYMS IN ENGLISH LITERATURE

Abstract

This article analyzes the semantic and pragmatic features of writer pseudonyms in English literature. A pseudonym is considered not only as a means of hiding the writer’s real name and surname, but also as a strategy for presenting their social status, aesthetic position, and creative self-expression. Based on the scientific research of A.V.Sidorov, the historical formation, types, and functional roles of English writer pseudonyms are examined. In addition, the relationship between pseudonyms and gender, political, cultural, and marketing factors is highlighted. The results of the study show that pseudonyms are an important scientific object for linguistics, literary studies, and onomastics.