Month: February 2025
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Dionysius Thrax: The Art of Grammar
This concise treatise, attributed to the 2nd-century BC Greek grammarian Dionysius Thrax, revolutionized the study of Greek grammar, establishing a framework that continues to influence linguistic thought today. Key Features: Morphological Analysis: While not explicitly the primary focus, “The Art of Grammar” implicitly incorporates concepts of morphological structure. Section-by-Section Breakdown: While the exact structure of…
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The Papal Pen-Pusher (for Giovanni Gravelli)
I wandered lonely as a cloudThat floats on high o’er vales and hills,When all at once I saw a crowdOf papers, letters, and bills. Beside the Tiber’s gentle flow,A sea of forms did softly lie;Each with a signature to bestow,Each with a seal to certify. Continuous as the stars that shine,And twinkle on the milky…