Ernest Rickmann (6 results)

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

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

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the nuances and intricacies of how ancient Greek poets used and combined adjectives in their literary works. It examines how poets like Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Pindar employed adjectives to create vivid imagery, emphasize key themes, and express subtle emotions within their verses. The author argues that these poets paid meticulous attention to the order, placement, and combination of adjectives, using them not merely as descriptive devices but as integral elements of their poetic craft. By analyzing specific examples and comparing the practices of different poets, the book sheds light on the artistry and depth of ancient Greek poetry, revealing how these poets employed language to convey complex ideas and evoke powerful responses in their audiences. 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. …

Condition: good. Book is considered to be in good or better condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Hard cover books may show signs of wear on the spine, cover or dust jacket. Paperback book may show signs of wear on spine or cover as well as having a slight bend, curve or creasing to it. Book should have minimal to no writing inside and no highlighting. Pages should be free of tears or creasing. Stickers should not be present on cover or elsewhere, and any CD or DVD expected with the book is included. Book is not a former library copy.…