Explore the history and use of a tiny Latin particle that shapes meaning. This scholarly study dives into the adverbial demonstrative dum and its roles across ancient texts, revealing how a single word informs time, causality, and condition.
This is a detailed, accessible look at how Latin particles develop and function in real sentences. The work traces etymology, surveys multiple grammarians, and grounds analysis in careful examples from classic authors. Aimed at students and readers of historical linguistics, it presents both the theory and the practical evidence behind dum’s many shades of meaning.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the Latin particle 'dum', a versatile word with a rich history and diverse applications in the language. The author examines the particle's roots and traces its evolution from an adverb indicating time and space to a conjunction expressing a range of meanings, including purpose, condition, and result. The book also explores the nuances of 'dum's usage in classical Latin literature, providing numerous examples from the works of Plautus, Terence, and other prominent authors. Through a detailed examination of the particle's syntactic and semantic functions, the author sheds light on the complexities of Latin grammar and the subtleties of its literary expression. 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 9781332705061_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332705061
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