9781333917555 - The Subjunctive in the Decameron: Primary and Concessive Clauses (Classic Reprint) de Child, John Allan (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 delves into the intricacies of the subjunctive mood in the primary clause of Italian prose, providing a comprehensive analysis of its usage during the fourteenth century. The author examines the subjunctive's function in expressing wishes, commands, exhortations, invocations, and other attitudes, tracing its origins in Latin and highlighting its distinct rhetorical value. The book also explores the use of the subjunctive in concessive clauses, offering insights into the factors that determined the mood of the verb and the development of concessive conjunctions like "come che" and "quantunque." Through a close examination of representative texts, the author illuminates the nuances and subtleties of the subjunctive's usage, shedding light on the evolution of Italian prose and its expressive capabilities. 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.