Of the Origin and Progress of Language, Vol. 2: To Which Are Annexed, Three Dissertation, Viz, 1. Of the Formation of the Greek Language, 2. Of the Sound of the Greek Language, 3. Of the Composition o - Hardcover

James Burnett Monboddo

9780332890722: Of the Origin and Progress of Language, Vol. 2: To Which Are Annexed, Three Dissertation, Viz, 1. Of the Formation of the Greek Language, 2. Of the Sound of the Greek Language, 3. Of the Composition o

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ISBN 10: 0332890724 ISBN 13: 9780332890722

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A scholarly edition exploring the origin, progress, and art of language.

It surveys how language grows from natural patterns and how humans shape speech through writing, with a focus on Greek and ancient composition.

This volume includes three dissertations: on the formation of the Greek language, on the sound of the Greek language, and on the composition of the Antients, with special attention to Demosthenes. It weaves historical analysis with examples to show how ancient authors crafted rhetoric, meter, and expressive structure.
What you’ll experience:

A clear, research-based look at how words, sounds, and syntax develop in languages.
Discussion of Greek language formation, sound, and the craftsmanship behind ancient texts.
Observations on the relationship between language art and the traditions of classical rhetoric.
Context for how early grammarians and poets influenced later European language study.

Ideal for readers of linguistics, classics, and the history of language who want a thoughtful, tightly argued view of ancient language and its artistic shaping.

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