Cambridge Classical Studies

Language and Linguistic Contact in Ancient Sicily

Olga (Universita degli Studi di Venezia) Tribulato

Cambridge Classical Studies: Language and Linguistic Contact in Ancient Sicily

"Within the field of ancient bilingualism, Sicily represents a unique terrain for analysis as a result of its incredibly rich linguistic history, in which 'colonial' languages belonging to branches as diverse as Italic (Oscan and Latin), Greek and Semitic (Phoenician) interacted with the languages of the natives (the elusive Sicel, Sicanian and Elymian).

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Beschrijving Cambridge Classical Studies: Language and Linguistic Contact in Ancient Sicily

Contributes to the growing interest in ancient bilingualism by focusing on the linguistic history of Sicily down to the Roman Empire. The twelve chapters present overviews of the non-Classical languages as well as specialist studies of Greek and Latin literature, inscriptions, coins and onomastics.

ISBN: 9781107029316
Pagina's: 448
Verschenen: 01-01-2013
Serie: Cambridge Classical Studies
NUR: 610

Druk: 1
Uitvoering: Hardback
Taal: Engels
Uitgever: Cambridge University Press

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