ISBN:
9780191553912
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0191553913
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (414 p.)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Parallel Title:
Print version Latin forms of address
DDC:
395.40937
Keywords:
Latin language Address, Forms of
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Forms of address Rome
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Latin language Social aspects
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Latin language Address, Forms of
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Forms of address
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Latin language Social aspects
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Latin language Social aspects
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Latin language Address, Forms of
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Forms of address
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Forms of address
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Latin language ; Social aspects
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REFERENCE ; Etiquette
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Rome (Empire)
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
Abstract:
A lively and engaging study of Roman culture and Latin literature as reflected in the system of address, based on a corpus of 15,441 addresses from literary and non-literary sources. A valuable resource for Latin teachers and active users of the language; the text will be enjoyed even by those with no prior knowledge of Latin. - ;How did Romans address their children, their parents, their slaves, and their patrons? When one Roman called another 'dearest', 'master', 'brother', 'human being', 'executioner', or 'soft little cheese', what did these terms really mean and why? This book brings to be
Abstract:
List of Tables; Introduction; Part I. Addresses; Part II. Interactions; Glossary; Usage Tables; Editions of Ancient Texts; Abbreviations for Modern Works and Collections; References; Indices.
Note:
Originally published: 2002. - Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record
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Originally published: 2002
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