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The Syntax and Semantics of the Verb in Classical Greek
Albert Rijksbaron
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Paperback. The verb is, in any language, the motor of all communication: no verb, no action. In Greek, verb forms change not only with person, number, tense, and voice, but in four possible moods as well. This title shows how the various verb forms contribute to the richness of Greek literature as we know it. Num Pages: 228 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AHA; CJBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 366.
The verb is, in any language, the motor of all communication: no verb, no action. In Greek, verb forms change not only with person, number, tense, and voice, but in four possible moods as well. "The Syntax and Semantics of the Verb in Classical Greek" is an incomparable resource for students and scholars charged with the considerable task of untangling the Greek language's many complexities. With clear, concise instruction, Albert Rijksbaron shows how the various verb forms contribute to the richness of Greek literature as we know it, in this essential guide for both novices and experienced practitioners.
The verb is, in any language, the motor of all communication: no verb, no action. In Greek, verb forms change not only with person, number, tense, and voice, but in four possible moods as well. "The Syntax and Semantics of the Verb in Classical Greek" is an incomparable resource for students and scholars charged with the considerable task of untangling the Greek language's many complexities. With clear, concise instruction, Albert Rijksbaron shows how the various verb forms contribute to the richness of Greek literature as we know it, in this essential guide for both novices and experienced practitioners.
Product Details
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
228
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Number of Pages
228
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780226718583
SKU
V9780226718583
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About Albert Rijksbaron
Albert Rijksbaron is professor emeritus of ancient Greek linguistics at the University of Amsterdam. He is the author of many books, including Grammatical Observations on Euripides' "Bacchae" and The Kellis Isocrates Codex.
Reviews for The Syntax and Semantics of the Verb in Classical Greek
"[This study] belongs in the library of any Hellenist and any linguist interested in ancient Greek." - Classics Newsletter (Anzeiger fur die Altertumswissenschaft) "Every use is described with concision and clarity." - Kratylos "The book offers an example of how the empirical thoroughness of traditional Classical scholarship can be brought into contact with general linguistic theory." - Language "Unassuming but ... Read more