Lessons In Greek Ellipsis, From The First Four Chapters Of Xenophon's Anabasis: With Fundamental Explanation (1850)

By J T Black and J.T. Black

Book Overview

Lessons in Greek Ellipsis, from the First Four Chapters of Xenophon's Anabasis: With Fundamental Explanation (1850) by J. T. Black is a book that aims to teach the reader about the Greek language, specifically the concept of ellipsis. The book focuses on the first four chapters of Xenophon's Anabasis, a classic Greek text, and uses them as a basis for teaching the reader about ellipsis. Ellipsis is the omission of words that are necessary for grammatical completeness but can be inferred from the context. In Greek, ellipsis is a common feature of the language, and understanding it is essential for reading and understanding Greek texts. The book provides a fundamental explanation of ellipsis and its use in Greek, as well as detailed examples from the Anabasis to illustrate the concept. The author, J. T. Black, was a Greek scholar and educator, and his expertise is evident in the clarity and thoroughness of the explanations. Overall, Lessons in Greek Ellipsis, from the First Four Chapters of Xenophon's Anabasis: With Fundamental Explanation (1850) is a valuable resource for anyone studying Greek, particularly those who are struggling with the concept of ellipsis. It provides a clear and concise explanation of the concept and uses examples from a classic Greek text to illustrate its use.For The Use Of Schools, And For Students In Self-Instruction.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104778637
• ISBN13: 9781104778637
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"