Tense-Switching in Classical Greek

ISBN-13: 9781316517154 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 300 str.

The Netherlands) Nijk Arjan A. (Rijksuniversiteit Leiden

Opis

Explores the relationship between the present tense and the conceptualisation of 'presence' in Greek from a cognitive perspective.

Recenzje

'… this is a well-conceived and persuasive book, which will repay attention not only by scholars of ancient Greek language and literature, but also by linguists and literary scholars interested in presents for preterites beyond ancient Greek.' Philomen Probert, Bryn Mawr Classical Review

Spis treści

Introduction; 1. General conceptual model; 2. Scenic narrative and the mimetic present; 3. Summary narrative and the diegetic present; 4. Zero-degree narrativity and the registering present; Conclusion.