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Liddell and Scott's Greek-English Lexicon has been the essential tool of advanced Greek scholars for 150 years; in order to update it a new Supplement has been published (OUP 1996) replacing that of 1968. Reconsidering the Supplement's lexicographical principles and individual articles, Chadwick argues for further revision and expansion, and offers many new interpretations of familiar Greek literary passages based upon a lexicographic approach.

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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100198149700

ISBN-139780198149705

eBay Product ID (ePID)691976

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Number of Pages350 Pages

Publication NameLexicographica Graeca : Contributions to the Lexicography of Ancient Greek

LanguageEnglish

SubjectAncient & Classical, Ancient Languages (See Also Latin), Linguistics / Etymology

Publication Year1997

TypeLanguage Course

AuthorJohn Chadwick

Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Literary Criticism, Language Arts & Disciplines

FormatHardcover

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Item Height1 in

Item Weight20.3 Oz

Item Length8.9 in

Item Width5.7 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN96-013436

Reviews'Classicists should read at least the introduction to this work as well as scan several entries in order to learn something about principles of lexicography ... useful and interesting.'Bryn Mawr Classical Review, 'C. also sets out his principles of lexicographical research in an introduction which gives a fascinating insight into his working methods. The range of texts and subjects covered by this book is vast ... C. gives such a generous selection of texts, and presents his case so clearly, that thereader is able to make an independent judgement ... It is a great merit of this book that it challenges and inspires readers to become their own lexicographers.'James Clackson, The Classical Review, "Chadwick's salty style combined with the semantic insights and lexicographic tips that he offers make a fascinating book which, though certainly browsable, may be read from cover to cover."-- Bryn Mawr Classical Review, 'For anyone interested in exact semntic analysis the discussions are full of interest... we may everywhere be grateful to C. for opening new doors, presenting enhanced evidence more clearly and establishing rules to be followed.'C.W. Willink. Journal of Hellenistic Studies 119 1999., The volume, which abounds in lucid and progressive ideas, has been written with a parental concern for the younger generations and for the advancement of classical studies. The well written book with numerous interesting realia set out in the form of essays, it appears easy to read. However,its encyclopaedic contents attract one to return to it time and time again, and at every re-reading the reader will discover more and more new things and new insights. Every note is a discrete subject with its own specific problematics. At first glance dry, linguistic material, yet treated withgreat expertise and wide erudition, it fascinates the reader. This book is intended above all for classical philologists but the methodological principles set out in it regarding the compilation of a dictionary are universal and of interest to lexicographers from other branches of philology too.This volume deserves a place of honour in every library., "Chadwick's salty style combined with the semantic insights and lexicographic tips that he offers make a fascinating book which, though certainly browsable, may be read from cover to cover."--Bryn Mawr Classical Review, 'provides a stimulating foil for evaluation both of the main Lexicon and of the new Supplement ... Chadwick's salty style combined with the semantic insights and lexicographic tips that he offers make a fascinating book which, though certainly browsable, may be read from cover to cover.'Bryn Mawr Classical ReviewThe volume, which abounds in lucid and progressive ideas, has been written with a parental concern for the younger generations and for the advancement of classical studies. The well written book with numerous interesting realia set out in the form of essays, it appears easy to read. However, its encyclopaedic contents attract one to return to it time and time again, and at every re-reading the reader will discover more and more new things and new insights.Every note is a discrete subject with its own specific problematics. At first glance dry, linguistic material, yet treated with great expertise and wide erudition, it fascinates the reader. This book isintended above all for classical philologists but the methodological principles set out in it regarding the compilation of a dictionary are universal and of interest to lexicographers from other branches of philology too. This volume deserves a place of honour in every library.'Classicists should read at least the introduction to this work as well as scan several entries in order to learn something about principles of lexicography ... useful and interesting.'Bryn Mawr Classical Review'For anyone interested in exact semntic analysis the discussions are full of interest... we may everywhere be grateful to C. for opening new doors, presenting enhanced evidence more clearly and establishing rules to be followed.'C.W. Willink. Journal of Hellenistic Studies 119 1999.'C. also sets out his principles of lexicographical research in an introduction which gives a fascinating insight into his working methods. The range of texts and subjects covered by this book is vast ... C. gives such a generous selection of texts, and presents his case so clearly, that the reader is able to make an independent judgement ... It is a great merit of this book that it challenges and inspires readers to become their own lexicographers.'James Clackson, The Classical Review, 'provides a stimulating foil for evaluation both of the main Lexicon and of the new Supplement ... Chadwick's salty style combined with the semantic insights and lexicographic tips that he offers make a fascinating book which, though certainly browsable, may be read from cover to cover.'Bryn Mawr Classical Review

Dewey Edition20

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal483/.21

Lc Classification NumberPa445.E5c58 1996