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The Sequence of Tenses in Latin (Classic Reprint): Read at the Meeting of the American Philological Association Held at Ithaca, July 1886 - Couverture souple

Hale, William Gardner

 
9781333708825: The Sequence of Tenses in Latin (Classic Reprint): Read at the Meeting of the American Philological Association Held at Ithaca, July 1886

Synopsis

This book meticulously examines the sequence of tenses in the Latin language. The author meticulously analyzes the traditional doctrine, revealing its shortcomings and proposing a new hypothesis that challenges the existing paradigm. The traditional doctrine posits that the tense of a subordinate clause is governed by the tense of its main clause. However, the author demonstrates that this is not always the case. Through extensive examples, the author argues that the tense of a subordinate clause often conveys temporal meaning independently, expressing the speaker's perspective on the events being described. The author also explores the nuances of temporal expression in Latin, examining how the present, perfect, aorist, imperfect, and pluperfect tenses are used to convey different shades of meaning. The book delves into the historical development of the Latin tense system, providing insights into the evolution of the language and its grammatical structures. By challenging traditional assumptions and offering a fresh perspective on the sequence of tenses, this book contributes significantly to our understanding of Latin grammar. It is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the intricacies of the Latin language.

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9780331572483: The Sequence of Tenses in Latin: Read at the Meeting of the American Philological Association Held at Ithaca, July 1886 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 :  0331572486 ISBN 13 :  9780331572483
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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