This author primarily engages with the present and future of the Greek language, particularly its connections to modern Greek culture and identity. His work explores how language evolves under societal and political influence, while also highlighting Greece's rich literary tradition. Through his writing, he offers profound insights into the relationship between language, history, and national identity.
The book delves into the complex interplay of ideological, social, and linguistic factors surrounding the Greek language question over the last two centuries. It highlights how various Greek linguistic identities have shaped the development of the modern Greek nation since the War of Independence in 1821, revealing the passionate debates and transformations that have influenced national identity and culture.
Greek: An Essential Grammar of the Modern Language is a concise and user-friendly reference guide to the most important aspects of modern Greek. It presents a fresh and accessible description of the language in short, readable sections. Explanations are clear and supported by examples throughout. The Grammar is ideal for learners of all levels and is suitable for those involved in independent study and for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types. Features include: * lots of clear and up-to-date examples * clear explanations of grammatical terms * discussion of points which often cause problems * Greek/English comparisons and contrasts highlighted. Greek: An Essential Grammar of the Modern Language will help you read, speak and write with greater confidence.
This volume contains essays by 15 scholars. One essay deals with myth in the Cretan renaissance (16th-17th centuries), while the rest cover the use of ancient myth by 19th- and 20th-century poets. Finally, Peter Bien compares attitudes to the ancient Greeks in English and modern Greek poetry.