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Book Synopsis: In this two-volume work, the first full-scale treatment of its kind in English, Harm Pinkster applies contemporary linguistic theories and the findings of traditional grammar to the study of Latin syntax. He takes a non-technical and principally descriptive approach, based on literary and non-literary texts dating from c.250 BC to c.450 AD. The volumes contain a wealth of examples to illustrate the grammatical phenomena under discussion, many of them from the works of Plautus and Cicero, alongside extensive references to other sources of examples such as the Oxford Latin Dictionary and the Thesaurus Linguae Latinae.
While the first volume explored the simple clause, this second volume focuses on the complex sentence and discourse. The first three chapters examine different types of subordinate clause; the following four then explore relative clauses, coordination, comparison, and secondary predicates. Later chapters investigate information structure and extraclausal expressions, word order, and discourse and related features.
The Oxford Latin Syntax will be a valuable and up-to-date resource both for professional Latinists and all linguists with an interest in Classics.
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Introducing the Oxford Latin Syntax: Volume II: The Complex Sentence and Discourse! Unlock the secrets of Latin grammar with this groundbreaking two-volume work. Written by renowned linguist Harm Pinkster, this comprehensive study applies contemporary theories to the analysis of Latin syntax.
With a non-technical approach, Pinkster presents a descriptive examination of literary and non-literary texts from 250 BC to 450 AD. This second volume delves into the complexities of subordinate clauses, relative clauses, coordination, comparison, secondary predicates, information structure, word order, and discourse. Each chapter is packed with examples, including renowned works by Plautus and Cicero.
Whether you're a professional Latinist or a linguist with a passion for Classics, the Oxford Latin Syntax is a must-have resource. Stay up-to-date and enhance your understanding of Latin grammar with this invaluable guide. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the nuances of one of the world's most influential languages.
Experience the beauty and precision of Latin syntax. Get your copy of the Oxford Latin Syntax: Volume II: The Complex Sentence and Discourse today! Order now and discover a new depth to your understanding of Latin grammar.
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