Publisher's Synopsis
De Hiatu in Oratoribus Atticis Et Historicis Graecis Libri Duo, written in Latin by Gustav Eduard Benseler and published in 1841, is a scholarly work examining the phenomenon of hiatus (the juxtaposition of vowel sounds across word boundaries) in the writings of Attic orators and Greek historians. This detailed linguistic analysis delves into the rules and exceptions governing hiatus in classical Greek prose. Benseler's meticulous study provides valuable insights into the stylistic and phonetic nuances of ancient Greek, making it an essential resource for students and scholars of classical languages and literature. The book offers a comprehensive examination of specific authors and texts, illuminating the principles that guided the construction of elegant and effective Greek prose. It remains relevant for those studying classical rhetoric and the evolution of the Greek language.
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