The book ""The Modern Greek Language in Its Relation to Ancient Greek"" by E. M. Geldart is a comprehensive study of the evolution of the Greek language from ancient times to the present day. The author explores the similarities and differences between the two languages, and how the modern language has been influenced by various historical and cultural factors.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the language. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of the ...
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The book ""The Modern Greek Language in Its Relation to Ancient Greek"" by E. M. Geldart is a comprehensive study of the evolution of the Greek language from ancient times to the present day. The author explores the similarities and differences between the two languages, and how the modern language has been influenced by various historical and cultural factors.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the language. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of the Greek language, from its origins in ancient Greece to its current status as an official language of the European Union. The subsequent chapters examine various aspects of the language, including its grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and syntax.Throughout the book, the author draws on examples from both ancient and modern Greek to illustrate the similarities and differences between the two languages. He also discusses the role of Greek in literature, philosophy, and other areas of culture, and how it has been influenced by other languages over time.Overall, ""The Modern Greek Language in Its Relation to Ancient Greek"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of the Greek language. It provides a comprehensive overview of the language and its cultural significance, and is written in a clear and accessible style that makes it suitable for both students and scholars.1870. In this text Geldart promotes the study of Modern Greek. Contents: On the Pronunciation of Greek; Accent and Quantity; On the Origin and Development of Modern Greek Accidence; The Origin and Development of Modern Greek Syntax; Modern Greek Phraseology; The Historical Development of Modern from Ancient Greek; Dialects of Modern Greece; and Modern Greek Literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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