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100 1 _aBlackie, John Stuart,
_d1809-1895
245 1 4 _aThe pronunciation of Greek; accent and quantity. A philological inquiry
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-01-15
508 _adeaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Pronunciation of Greek; Accent and Quantity. A Philological Inquiry" by John Stuart Blackie is a scholarly examination of the intricacies of Greek pronunciation, written in the mid-19th century. This work analyzes historical evidence and contemporary practices surrounding the pronunciation of Greek, emphasizing the importance of accurate accentuation and vowel length in both ancient and modern renditions. The author aims to navigate the complexities and controversies that have evolved in the study and teaching of Greek language. The opening of the book presents Blackie's argument that a practical and historically informed approach to the pronunciation of Greek is crucial, particularly in light of evolving educational practices. He addresses the confusion stemming from differing methodologies over the centuries, particularly the influence of figures like Erasmus on modern interpretations. Blackie argues for returning to a more authentic approach, recognizing the insights of contemporary Greek speakers while critiquing the arbitrary conventions adopted by English-speaking scholars. His discussion sets a foundation for a rigorous exploration of Greek orthoepy and highlights the interplay between language, culture, and education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Sutherland and Knox, 1852
653 _aGreek language -- Accents and accentuation
653 _aGreek language -- Quantity
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/pronunciationofg00blacuoft
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69810
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