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100	1		_aCaius, John, _d1510-1573
245	1	0	_aDe Pronunciatione Graecae & Latinae Linguae
246	1		_aDe Pronuntiatione Graecae et Latinae Linguae
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-09-11
508			_aProduced by Louise Hope
520			_a"De Pronunciatione Graecae & Latinae Linguae" by John Caius is a scholarly treatise on the pronunciation of Greek and Latin, written during the early 16th century. This scientific publication aims to address and critique the contemporary practices of pronunciation prevalent in Britain at the time, contrasting them with the ancient methods used in regions like Italy and Greece. Caius focuses on the significance of maintaining traditional pronunciations within the broader context of language education and literature. In this work, Caius articulates his observations regarding the differences in pronunciation he encountered upon returning to Britain after his studies in Italy. He expresses concern over what he perceives as a decline in the eloquence of classical languages due to newer, often unrefined methods of pronunciation adopted by British speakers. Through extensive references to classical texts and anecdotes, he argues passionately for the preservation of ancient pronunciation methods and critiques the introduction of new pronunciations that he regards as inferior. Ultimately, he emphasizes the importance of adhering to established linguistic traditions to maintain clarity and authenticity in communication, particularly in academic and literary contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aClassical languages -- Pronunciation
700	1		_aRoberts, E. S. _q(Ernest Stewart), _d1847-1912
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26570
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