Syntax of Classical Greek, From Homer to Demosthenes, Vol. 1: The Syntax of the Simple Sentence Embracing the Doctrine of the Moods and Tenses (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve

9780265602621: Syntax of Classical Greek, From Homer to Demosthenes, Vol. 1: The Syntax of the Simple Sentence Embracing the Doctrine of the Moods and Tenses (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265602629 ISBN 13: 9780265602621

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master Classical Greek syntax with a clear, structured guide to the simple sentence and its moods and tenses.

This volume presents a focused approach to Greek syntax, tracing how the simple sentence works across subjects, predicates, and verb forms. It emphasizes practical analysis of how Attic prose and later style express meaning through structure.

Written by Basil L. Gildersleeve with the collaboration of C. W. E. Miller, this book combines detailed discussion with a hands-on collection of examples. It situates the subject within a broader view of Greek literature, from tragic and epic poetry through philosophy and history, offering a trail from the agora to the classical poets for a better grasp of syntax.

Clear definitions of the nominative, subject positions, and the uses of the copula.
Guided exploration of copulas, verbal predicates, and agreement across tenses and voices.
Extensive example-based coverage of moods, tenses, and their practical application in reading.
Historical context linking sentence structure to broader Greek literary forms.

Ideal for students and readers aiming to deepen their understanding of classical Greek sentence structure.

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