The Syntax and Semantics of the Verb in Classical Greek: An Introduction - Softcover

Rijksbaron, Albert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9070265354 ISBN 13: 9789070265359

Publisher: J C Gieben, 1984

Synopsis

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. Available now in a special reprint for the North American market, The Syntax and Semantics of the Verb in Classical Greek is an incomparable resource to 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 the Greek literature as we know it, in this essential guide for both novices and experienced practitioners. "[This study] belongs in the library of any Hellenist and any linguist interested in ancient Greek". -Classics Newsletter (Anzeiger for 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

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Review

"Unassuming but elegant  . . . astute and convincing. The whole is made unusually accessible. . . . I recommend it highly for any student of Greek, including those who are thoroughly familiar with the language."-"Lingua"

" Unassuming but elegant . . . astute and convincing. The whole is made unusually accessible. . . . I recommend it highly for any student of Greek, including those who are thoroughly familiar with the language." -- "Lingua"

"Unassuming but elegant . . . astute and convincing. The whole is made unusually accessible. . . . I recommend it highly for any student of Greek, including those who are thoroughly familiar with the language."--"Lingua"

"Every use is describer with concision and clarity."

"[This study] belongs in the library of any Hellenist and any linguist interested in ancient Greek."

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: J C Gieben
• Publication date: 1984
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9070265354
• ISBN 13: 9789070265359
• Binding: Paperback