Between grammar and rhetoric : : Dionysius of Halicarnassus on language, linguistics and literature / / by Casper C. de Jonge.

• Superior document: Mnemosyne : supplements ; 301
• Author: Jonge, Casper Constantijn de, 1977-
• Year of Publication: 2008
• Language: English
• Series: Mnemosyne, bibliotheca classica Batava. Supplementum ; 301.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (470 p.)
• Notes: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

The Greek rhetorician Dionysius of Halicarnassus was active in Augustan Rome. For a long time, modern scholars have regarded him as a rather mediocre critic, whose works were only interesting because of the references to earlier scholars and the citations of literary fragments. By interpreting Dionysius’ views within the context of his rhetorical programme, this book shows that Dionysius was in fact an intelligent scholar, who combined theories and methods from various language disciplines and used them for his own practical purposes. His rhetorical writings not only inform us about the linguistic knowledge of intellectuals at the end of the first century BC, but also demonstrate the close connections between philology, technical grammar, philosophy, music studies and rhetoric.

Table of Contents

Preliminary Material / De Jonge -- Chapter One. Introduction / De Jonge -- Chapter Two. Dionysius On The Nature Of Language / De Jonge -- Chapter Three. Dionysius On The Grammatical Theory Of The Parts Of Speech / De Jonge -- Chapter Four. Linguistics, Composition, And Style: Dionysius’ Use Of The Parts Of Speech / De Jonge -- Chapter Five. Natura Artis Magistra. Dionysius On Natural Style, Syntax And Word Order / De Jonge -- Chapter Six. The Initiation Rites Of Style. Dionysius On Prose, Poetry, And Poetic Prose / De Jonge -- Chapter Seven. Rewriting The Classics. Dionysius And The Method Of Metathesis / De Jonge -- Chapter Eight. General Conclusion / De Jonge -- Sources / De Jonge -- Bibliography / De Jonge -- Index Of Greek Terms / De Jonge -- Index Locorum / De Jonge -- General Index / De Jonge.