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South Picene
South Picene
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South Picene is a pre-Roman language spoken in central Italy, with the oldest existing texts dating back to 550 BCE. This book provides a grammatical outline and linguistic analysis of the language, along with a word list, making it of interest to students and scholars of Indo-European languages, Italic languages, and ancient languages of the Italian peninsula.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 138 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
South Picene, a pre-Roman language, thrived in the Adriatic sector of central Italy. This comprehensive book delves into the intricate structure of this language, shedding light on our current understanding.
South Picene stands as a remarkable member of the Italic branch of the Indo-European family, alongside Umbrian, Oscan, Latin, and Faliscan. Amongst the European languages, it boasts the distinction of having the oldest surviving texts, dating back to 550 BCE. In addition to providing a grammatical outline, this book offers a comprehensive linguistic and stylistic analysis of all 21 inscriptions that form the South Picene epigraphic corpus. Furthermore, it includes a valuable word list, enriching our knowledge of this ancient language.
South Picene holds immense appeal to students and scholars of Indo-European languages, Italic languages, and ancient languages of the Italian peninsula. Its rich linguistic heritage and historical significance make it a valuable resource for those seeking to delve deeper into the intricacies of language and culture.
Weight: 280g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367652524
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