Aspect in English: A Bulgarian Perspective (original) (raw)

This review addresses the book 'Aspect in English' by Kabakčiev, which explores the theory of aspectuality, particularly contrasting Eastern and Western perspectives. The author appreciates Kabakčiev's application of compositionality in capturing aspectual differences in language while criticizing his limitations in representing perfective sentences in Bulgarian. The review emphasizes the significance of this confrontation between different theoretical approaches and highlights the ongoing challenges in the field of aspectual theory.