| Author | : Tobias Reinhardt |
| File Size | : 51,5 Mb |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 24 November 2005 |
| ISBN | : 0197263321 |
| Pages | : 524 pages |
Aspects of the Language of Latin Prose by Tobias Reinhardt Book PDF Summary
These twenty essays examine continuity and change in the language of Latin prose, from its emergence to the twelfth century AD. Issues debated include traditional distinctions between primitive archaic and sophisticated classical Latin, and between superior classical and inferior Silver Latin. A broad range of Latin authors are covered, including Caesar and Cicero, Bede and William of Malmesbury. An extensive introduction traces the volume's recurring themes - the use of poetic diction in prose, archaism, sentence structure, and bilingualism. The diversity of approaches makes this an essential handbook for all those interested in Latin language and literature.