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New Short Guide to the Accentuation of Ancient Greek

Philomen Probert author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:27th Jun '03

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New Short Guide to the Accentuation of Ancient Greek cover

Intended for those who have already learned some Greek, the first part covers Greek accentuation, and the second part covers the learning of the accents themselves.

Intended for those who have already learned some Greek, the first part of this text outlines clearly the evidence for our knowledge of Greek accentuation. The remainder of the book is designed to facilitate the learning of the accents themselves. Exercises are included throughout.The original aim of this book was to provide an updated reprint of J.P. Postgate's "Short Guide to the Accentuation of Ancient Greek" (1924). It has developed considerably during the preparation, still including what was most useful in Postgate but now incorporating much additional material and information based on the latest scholarship. It is intended for those who have already learned some Greek but who wish to acquaint themselves with the workings of the accent system, either for the first time or by way of revision. An introductory part outlines clearly the evidence for our knowledge of Greek accentuation and quotes some of our ancient sources for the sound of the accent. The remainder of the book is designed to facilitate the learning of the accents themselves. Exercises are included throughout.

ISBN: 9781853995996

Dimensions: 210mm x 150mm x 13mm

Weight: 356g

160 pages

Revised edition