| The Greek Language Contributor(s): Palmer, Leonard R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1853994669 ISBN-13: 9781853994661 Publisher: Bristol Classical Press OUR PRICE: $51.43 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2011 Annotation: This study of the Greek language is divided into two parts. The first is an outline history of the language and the second is a comparative-historical account of the grammar. The chapters in the first part deal with the pre-history (Greek and Indo-European, and the Anatolian languages), the Linear B tablets, the Greek dialects, the literary languages in poetry and prose, and finally post-classical Greek. Part two offers a concise account of the historical phonology and morphology of Greek. The book is aimed at readers whose interest is literary, as well as those approaching Greek form a philological viewpoint. It includes a range of quotations from Greek authors. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | Ancient Languages (see Also Latin) - Literary Collections | Ancient, Classical & Medieval - Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical |
| Dewey: 480 |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 5.52" W x 8.56" (1.08 lbs) 370 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This study of the Greek language is divided into two parts. The first is an outline history of the language and the second is a comparative-historical account of the grammar. The chapters in the first part deal with the pre-history (Greek and Indo-European, and the Anatolian languages), the Linear B tablets, the Greek dialects, the literary languages in poetry and prose, and finally post-classical Greek. Part two offers a concise account of the historical phonology and morphology of Greek. The book is aimed at readers whose interest is literary, as well as those approaching Greek form a philological viewpoint. It includes a range of quotations from Greek authors. |