9781333369255 - The Syntax of the Heptameron (Classic Reprint) de Lamb, William Whitfield (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an exhaustive and highly detailed examination of the syntax used by Marguerite de Navarre, the author of the famous Heptameron. The research is based on a thorough analysis of the original text and situates the author's syntax within the broader context of 16th-century French usage. The book delves into various aspects of the language, encompassing the use of definite and indefinite articles, the formation of the partitive and negative constructions, and the intricacies of pronominal usage. It further explores the employment of adjectives and adverbs, the intricacies of verb conjugations, and the nuances of comparison and possession. The study reveals the remarkable evolution of French syntax during this period, highlighting the many similarities and differences between the language of Marguerite de Navarre and the French we speak today. It provides scholars, linguists, and anyone interested in the history of the French language with a valuable resource that illuminates the richness and diversity of its development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.