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Oxford Gothic Grammar

By Miller, D. Gary

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Oxford Gothic Grammar

By Miller, D. Gary

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This volume provides a comprehensive reference grammar of Gothic, the earliest attested language of the Germanic family (apart from runic inscriptions), dating to the fourth century. The bulk of the extant Gothic corpus is a translation of the Bible, of which only a portion remains, and which has been the focus of most previous works. This book is the first in English to also draw on the recently discovered Bologna fragment and Crimean graffiti, original Gothic texts that provide more insights into the language. Following an overview of the history of the Goths and the origin of the Gothic language, Gary Miller explores all the major topics in Gothic grammar, beginning with the alphabet and phonology, and proceeding through subjects such as case functions, prepositions and particles, compounding, derivation, and verbal and sentential syntax. He also presents a selection of Gothic texts with notes and vocabulary, and ends with a chapter on linearization, including an overview of Gothic in its Germanic context. The Oxford Gothic Grammar will be an invaluable reference for all Indo-Europeanists, Germanic scholars, and historical linguists, from advanced undergraduate level upwards.
Product details
Number of Pages:
738
Release Date:
2019-06-17
Publication Date:
2019-06-17
Publisher:
OXFORD UNIV PR
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0198813597
ISBN13:
9780198813590
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
1430 g
Height:
175 cm
Width:
250 cm
Thickness:
44 cm
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