A Grammar Of Oscan And Umbrian: With A Collection Of Inscriptions And A Glossary

Carl Darling Buck

ISBN 10: 1889758728 / ISBN 13: 9781889758725

Published by Evolution Pub & Manufacturing, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Grammar Of Oscan And Umbrian: With A Collection Of Inscriptions And A Glossary
• Publisher: Evolution Pub & Manufacturing
• Publication Date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1889758728
• ISBN 13: 9781889758725
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Later Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket
• Signed: No Signature
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Synopsis

Even after a century, Buck's Grammar of Oscan and Umbrian is still regarded as the authoritative English treatment of these languages, which were spoken on the Italian peninsula during the Roman Republic. Buck's introduction gives general information on orthography and lists key similarities and differences between these two languages, with comparisons with Latin. The grammar features an extensive 80-page section on phonology, followed by an equally detailed 100 pages on grammatical inflection and syntax. A collection of the most important inscriptions in Oscan and Umbrian follows, with a separate glossary for each language. Buck's work also features photographs and illutrations of important inscriptions, as well as a map. It is an indispensable resource for the study of the Italic dialects of pre-Roman Italy.

Language Notes

Text: English, Italian, Latin (translation)