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Absolute Constructions in Early Indo-European (Cambridge Classical Studies) - Softcover

Book 15 of 73: Cambridge Classical Studies

Ruppel, Antonia

 
9781108456029: Absolute Constructions in Early Indo-European (Cambridge Classical Studies)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1108456022 ISBN 13: 9781108456029
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2018

Synopsis

In the past, discussions about absolute constructions (ACs) have been limited by an imprecise understanding of what ACs are. By examining the nature and function of ACs and related constructions in Greek, Latin and Sanskrit, this new study arrives at a clear and simple definition of ACs. Focusing on the earliest attested material in each language, Dr Ruppel highlights how the use of ACs differs between the languages and offers explanations for these differences. Referring directly and extensively to the early material, she identifies the common core shared by all ACs and reconstructs their development into Greek, Latin and Sanskrit. This historical perspective reveals how ACs have been conceived of by grammarians, philologists and even Christian missionaries over the last two thousand years and how enduring misconceptions still affect our discussion of them today.

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About the Author

Antonia Ruppel is the Townsend Senior Lecturer in Greek, Latin and Sanskrit Languages at Cornell University, New York.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1108456022
ISBN 13 
9781108456029
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
269