Language and Rhythm in Plautus
This book consists of linguistic case-studies of selected features of the language and meter of Plautus. These phenomena are investigated for the light they can shed on the prosodic organization of Latin speech and the intersection between prosodic phonology and syntax; some are also placed in a broader comparative-historical context. Topics discussed include Meyeras and Luchsas laws, split resolutions, contraction of est (aisa), enjambement, iambic shortening, and the pragmatic effects on the rhythmic organization of phrases.The problem of deviant scansions is paralleled by that of deviant linguistic forms. ... in the transmission of the playsacopyists errors, interpolations, 37 Forms of (-) duim occur forty times in the extant plays, ... see now de Melo 2007, 255a60.
| Title | : | Language and Rhythm in Plautus |
| Author | : | Benjamin Fortson |
| Publisher | : | Walter de Gruyter - 2008-12-10 |
You must register with us as either a Registered User before you can Download this Book. You'll be greeted by a simple sign-up page.
Once you have finished the sign-up process, you will be redirected to your download Book page.
How it works:- 1. Register a free 1 month Trial Account.
- 2. Download as many books as you like (Personal use)
- 3. Cancel the membership at any time if not satisfied.
