ISBN: 9780243570027 - Lautlehre Der Kretischen Dialekte, Vol. 1: Inaugural-dissertation (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes the ancient Cretan dialect, an extinct form of Greek that presents a unique and fascinating blend of archaic and innovative features. Distinct from the Ionized Attic dialect that would later dominate Greece, Cretan retained many older characteristics while absorbing innovations from the broader Greek world. The author examines the sounds, grammar, and vocabulary of Cretan, drawing from a rich corpus of inscriptions and literary sources. Particular attention is paid to the distinctive sound changes that mark Cretan as a divergent branch of the Greek language family, reflecting its unique history and cultural influences. By exploring these linguistic particularities, the book offers valuable insights into the development of the Greek language and the diverse panorama of its dialects. 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.…