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The greatest scholars have sanctioned the practice of accenting Greek by their example, a few have enforced it by their precept, but it is to be regretted that none have condescended to justify it by sound and conclusive reasons. Porson, as is well known, in language more vigorous than polite, denounces those who valued such matters less highly than he did himself; but none who can distinguish between assertion and proof will attach much importance to the bare word even of a critic so illustrious as Porson, while they may possibly suspect that his vehemence, though caused in part by zeal for this curious branch of know ledge, is attributable in some degree to his contempt for Wake field, who happened to entertain a different opinion from his own. Whether a skilful advocate could convince, I do not say a mere verbal scholar, for that would be easy, but a man of sense, that a knowledge of the subject is worth the time and trouble which must be expended to acquire it, may or may not be doubtful, but it is certain that for the present all who pretend to a critical knowledge of the Greek language must yield per force to a tyrannous custom, or refusing to do so, must expect to be rebuked for their ignorance by those who are unable to see the absurdity of perpetuating in writing a something to which they never attend in reading, and who persist in orna menting their Greek with three small scratches, the very mean ing of which is doubtful and perhaps unknown.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex and often confusing world of Greek accentuation. It explores the historical development of accents and examines the various theories put forth by ancient and modern grammarians to explain their purpose and application. The author grapples with the challenges of reconciling accent with quantity and rhythm, and acknowledges the influence of caprice and accident in the evolution of accentuation practices. The book delves into the intricacies of accentuation as it relates to different declensions and cases of Greek nouns and adjectives. It provides detailed rules and numerous examples, along with exceptions, to guide the reader in mastering this challenging aspect of the Greek language. The author's insightful analysis of the underlying principles and the complexities of Greek accentuation makes this book an invaluable resource for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of this fundamental aspect of Greek grammar. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781332786152_0
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