Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an in-depth examination of the principles of prosody in the ancient Greek language. In ancient Greek poetry, the accent, length, and quantity of syllables were used as literary devices to enhance poetic composition and meaning. The author delves into the various prosodic categories that were defined by ancient grammarians. These categories include short, long, common syllables, and the rules for how consonants and vowels interact to produce changes in syllable quantity. The author also examines the exceptions to these rules which resulted from the influence of the position of a syllable within a poetic foot. Throughout the exploration of these concepts, the author includes numerous examples drawn from the works of Homer and other notable Greek poets, as well as commentary from ancient and modern scholars. This book is an essential resource for scholars of Greek literature and linguistics, and for those interested in the evolution of poetic forms. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282977665_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282977665
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282977665
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