Ana and Kata in Composition and With Case: A Dissertation Presented to the Board of University Studies of the Johns Hopkins University for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: Ana and Kata in Composition and With Case: A Dissertation Presented to the Board of University Studies of the Johns Hopkins University for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Classic Reprint)
Author: James William Kern
ISBN: 9780332961903

James William Kern

9780332961903: Ana and Kata in Composition and With Case: A Dissertation Presented to the Board of University Studies of the Johns Hopkins University for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332961907 ISBN 13: 9780332961903

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how Greek particles Ana and Kata shape meaning in composition and case.

This scholarly study examines how the particles Ana and Kata interact with verbs, nouns, and grammatical cases to express action, power, and perspective. Drawing on classical texts and linguistic analysis, it maps the range of uses from external conditions to personal intent, showing how these forms influence syntax and interpretation.

How the particles indicate control of space and movement within a clause
Ways they mark the actor’s power, intent, and reaction to events
How Genitive and other cases bind to these particles to express relation and emphasis
Connections to classical authors and the historical development of these constructions

Ideal for students and readers of classics, linguistics, and Greek grammar who want a focused, reference-ready view of Ana and Kata in composition and with case.

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