ISBN: 9780243320561 - la philologie classique: six conférences sur l'objet et la méthode des études supérieurs relatives à l'antiquité grecque et romaine (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. In this book, the author asserts that philology, the study of language in written historical sources, is a discipline with a practical application. Philology originated in ancient Greece, where teachers needed to interpret Homeric poems for their students. These teachers became the first philologists, examining the historical context, vocabulary, and grammar of the texts to aid comprehension. The author traces the development of philology, highlighting how it assists in the broader understanding of history, literature, and culture. The book explores the thematic depth and ideas presented in philology, demonstrating its multifaceted nature and enduring significance in illuminating our understanding of the past and present. 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. …