Variation and Change in Ancient Greek Tense, Aspect and Modality

Download or read book Variation and Change in Ancient Greek Tense, Aspect and Modality written by Klaas Bentein and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2017-07-03 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this collective volume edited by Klaas Bentein, Mark Janse, and Jorie Soltic, some of the leading experts in the field explore variation and change in one of the core areas of Ancient Greek grammar: tense, aspect, and modality. The contributors investigate key aspects such as the existence of and competition between linguistic variants, the value of modern linguistic theory for the study of linguistic variation, and the interplay between various dimensions of variation. They focus on various stages of the Greek language (Archaic, Classical, Post-classical, and Byzantine), taking both qualitative and quantitative approaches. By doing so, they offer valuable insights in the multi-faced nature of the Greek verbal system, providing an incentive towards the further study of linguistic variation and change.