Title Expressions of agency in ancient Greek / Coulter H. George

Published Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005

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Description 1 online resource (x, 288 pages) Series Cambridge classical studies Cambridge classical studies. Contents 1. Passive verbs and agent constructions -- 2. Agent constructions in Homer -- 3. Agent constructions with perfect passive verbs -- 4. Agent constructions with prepositions other than [actual symbol not reproducible] : prose -- 5. Agent constructions with prepositions other than [actual symbol not reproducible] : tragedy and comedy -- 6. decline of [actual symbol not reproducible] in agent constructions Summary This title explores the development by Ancient Greek of prepositions to mark the agents of passive verbs, from Homer through to the first millennium AD. The translation of examples renders the title accessible to non-classicists interested in changes in prepositional systems generally Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-276) and indexes Notes Print version record Subject Greek language -- Prepositions Greek language -- Passive voice Greek language -- Verb Agent (Philosophy) FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY -- Ancient Languages. Agent (Philosophy) Greek language -- Prepositions Greek language -- Verb Passiv Präposition Agens Griechisch. Form Electronic book ISBN 9780511199233 0511199236 0511134541 9780511134548 9780511136733 0511136730 9780511482984 0511482981

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