Exploring a late Latin comedy through its language and style
This scholarly study examines the Querolus, a late Latin play, to reveal the quirks of its syntax and its distinctive style. It focuses on how the dialogue and word choices shape meaning, mood, and audience reception in the time of the late Empire.
The book does not claim a definitive author or date, but it closely analyzes linguistic features, parataxis, and rhetorical patterns. Readers will see how scholars weigh clues from the text to discuss origin, date, and regional Latin influences without overstating conclusions.
- Learn how parataxis and conversational flourishes appear in the work
- See how specific Latin words and constructions influence tone and meaning
- Understand how scholars debate authorship, date, and geographical origin
- Discover how linguistic evidence informs broader questions about late Latin comedy
Ideal for readers of Latin language history, medieval and classical syntax, and literary style analysis.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive examination of the syntax and style of the late Latin play Querolus or Aulularia. The author analyzes phenomena such as the use of parts of speech, nouns, verbs, and pronouns, with particular attention to the rich and varied vocabulary employed. The analysis engages with the work's syntax, including the unique but fascinating comedy of the late empirial era, where the author combines creative genius and learning to produce a literary work of enduring interest to students of Latin and literary enthusiasts alike. 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 9781333190286_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333190286
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