The Subjunctive Substantive Clauses in Plautus: Not Including Indirect Questions (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles L. Durham

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266370608 ISBN 13: 9780266370604

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Unlock the hidden history of Latin grammar in Plautus.

This scholarly work traces how Latin subjunctive clauses emerged and developed, linking ancient Indo-European moods to everyday Latin usage. It guides readers through the origins of the subjunctive and the related optative, showing how different clause types evolved from jussive, wish, and contingent futurity ideas.

In clear, accessible language, the book maps the growth of substantive clauses in Plautus, offering careful analysis without spoilers. It highlights key concepts like parataxis, negation patterns, and the shift from independent sentences to embedded clauses, all supported by examples from the plays and fragments of Plautus. This edition is ideal for students, teachers, and researchers who want a grounded, evidence-based view of Latin mood and clause formation.

• Learn how the subjunctive and optative entered Latin usage and how their roles split into specific functions.
• See how negation, purpose, and conditional meaning shape subjunctive clauses in classical texts.
• Explore the concept of parataxis and its impact on the development of hypotaxis.
• Discover how each clause type relates to its Indo-European roots and how later Latin reflects these origins.

Ideal for readers of historical linguistics, Latin grammar, and Plautine scholarship who seek a rigorous, example-driven examination.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266370608
• ISBN 13: 9780266370604
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 135