How to Learn Philology - Eustace Miles - Bog

""How to Learn Philology"" by Eustace Miles is a comprehensive guide for those who want to learn the art of philology. Philology is the study of language in written historical sources, with a focus on their historical development and their relationship with contemporary cultures. This book is designed for beginners who are interested in learning philology and want to develop their skills in this field. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of philology, the principles of linguistics, the study of ancient languages, the analysis of texts, and the interpretation of literary works. It also provides practical advice on how to approach the study of philology, including how to read and analyze texts, how to take notes, and how to develop critical thinking skills. In addition, the book includes exercises and examples that help readers apply the concepts they have learned. It also provides a list of additional resources for those who want to continue their studies in philology. Overall, ""How to Learn Philology"" is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the study of language and literature in historical contexts. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy for readers to understand complex concepts and apply them to their own studies.1899. This book is a simple and introductory course for teachers and learners on philology. There has long been great need of a simple and introductory work on such subjects as, for example, etymology, textual criticism, analysis, the Indo-European language, the Greek dialects, and the leading scholars of the past, and this little work is an attempt to satisfy it. Contents: preparation for analysis of words; analysis of words; general questions on sound changes, and technical terms explained; pronunciation, accents and spelling; how sounds are made; the alphabets; meaning of words; some idiomatic uses of Greek particles with Latin equivalents; textual criticism and how to emend; a few scholars and philologists and their services.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.