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Archaic Latin Prose

  • Paperback
  • 176 pages
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.1 cm

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For students of Latin and classical literature

Clarifies complex features of Latin prose and syntax

You will deepen your understanding of ancient texts

This insightful book explores the origins of classical Latin prose style.

This work aims to show how certain striking features of classical Latin prose style have their roots in forms of expression established in archaic Latin and even beyond that in Indo-European. Some of these forms are to be explained by the origins of complex syntactical constructions, some by cultural conditions, while others are peculiar to the Latin language. These factors are exemplified in texts ranging from about 450 BC (the Twelve Tables) to about 100 BC, which are accompanied by a full commentary not confined to stylistic issues. These texts will be of interest not only to students of literature and linguistics but also of history, law, and religion.
Archaic Latin Prose and Sacred And The Profane
Sacred And The ProfaneArchaic Latin Prose

  • Title

    Archaic Latin Prose

  • Author

    Edward Courtney

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Oxford University Press

  • Published

    May 1999

  • Weight

    273g

  • Page Count

    176

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9780788505454

  • ISBN-10

    0788505459

  • Eden Code

    1481905

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