Chrestomathy of ancient Greek dialect inscriptions

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The submitted monograph builds on Professor Bartonek's earlier work, presenting a translation of his recent publication that compiles 174 selected Ancient Greek inscriptions from approximately 30 dialects. These inscriptions are categorized into five main dialect groups: Mycenaean Greek, Attic-Ionic, Arcadian-Cypriot, Aeolic, and West Greek (or Doric), spanning from around 1400 BC to the 3rd-5th centuries AD across Greece and its colonies. Each inscription is provided in its original Classical Greek form alongside modern English translations, accompanied by brief grammatical commentaries and around 60 figures and diagrams. This collection offers a rich overview of Ancient Greek dialect relationships and essential information on the classification of these dialects. The inscriptions cover a wide range of themes, including religious, historical, economic, and legal content, as well as moralistic and humorous notes. Professor Antonín Bartonek, a distinguished scholar in Classical Philology at Masaryk University, specializes in Mycenaean Greek and has contributed significantly to the understanding of Ancient Greek dialects and their historical context. His extensive research also encompasses ethno-linguistic development, Homerology, and comparative analyses of Greek and Latin within the broader European linguistic landscape. The monograph serves as a comprehensive resource for scholars interested in Ancient Greek dialectology.