Etruscan Language - An Introduction

Informationen zum Autor Giuliano Bonfante is Professor Emeritus of Linguistics at the University of Turin, and member of the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincie, Rome Larissa Bonfante is Professor of Classics at New York University Klappentext A revised, updated and expanded edition of the first concise introduction to the study of the Etruscan language in English. The standard historical reference and a popular textbook for students of languages, linguistics, ancient civilization and Etruscan studies. Provides the best collection of Etruscan inscriptions and texts currently in print. A substantial archeological introduction sets language and inscriptions in their historical, geographical and cultural context. The overview of Etruscan grammar, the glossary and chapters on mythological figures all incorporate the latest scholarship and innovative discoveries. Zusammenfassung A comprehensive study of the Etruscan language in English! this work provides a collection of Etruscan inscriptions and texts currently in print. A substantial archeological introduction sets language and inscriptions in their historical! geographical and cultural context. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part one: Historical background1. Archaeological introductionPart two: The language2. Introduction to the language of the Etruscans3. The study of the Etruscan language4. The pronounciation of Etruscan5. Grammar6. Etruscan writing: the aftermathPart Three: Study Aids7. Sources (Sample inscriptions and texts)8. Glosses9. Mythological figures10. Glossary

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• Authors: Giuliano Bonfante, Giuliano Bonfante Bonfante, Larissa Bonfante, Bonfante Giuliano, Bonfante Larissa
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2002
• EAN: 9780719055409
• ISBN: 978-0-7190-5540-9
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Education and learning > Miscellaneous; Humanities, art, music > Art > Miscellaneous; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Grammar & Punctuation, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Syntax, Grammar, syntax & morphology, Historical & comparative linguistics, Grammar, syntax and morphology, Other Languages, Historical and comparative linguistics