A Glossary of Terms in Grammar, Rhetoric, and Prosody for Readers of Greek and Latin: A Vade Mecum

Smith, Richard Upsher

ISBN 10: 0865167591 / ISBN 13: 9780865167599

Published by Bolchazy Carducci Pub, 2011

About this Item

bilingual edition. 140 pages. Latin language. 8.75x6.00x0.25 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Glossary of Terms in Grammar, Rhetoric, and Prosody for Readers of Greek and Latin: A Vade Mecum
• Publisher: Bolchazy Carducci Pub
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: Latin
• ISBN 10: 0865167591
• ISBN 13: 9780865167599
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.22 kilograms

About this title

Synopsis

This book is a glossary of terms in grammar, rhetoric, and prosody that students of Greek and Latin commonly encounter in their first three years of study. While English grammar is the focus the links with Greek and Latin grammar are explained and some Greek and Latin constructions that do not occur in English are defined.
Common rhetorical and prosodical terms encountered in the annotations on Greek and Latin texts are explained and illustrated with Greek and Latin quotations.
All AP* Vergil rhetorical and prosodical terms
Quotations from Greek, Latin, and English masterpieces
Tables of verbal aspect, types of nouns, English personal pronouns, English relative pronouns, the English verb to be, and more

About the Author

Richard Upsher Smith, Jr. is a professor of Classics at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. He holds a BA in Ancient History and Biblical Studies, a MDiv from Harvard Divinity School, and a PhD in Classics from Dalhouise University. Smith served in the Angelican ministry for 20 years. He has published in the fields of Classics, Medieval Studies, and on the Reformation. Smith teaches Greek, Latin, and in the Great Books (Honors) Program.