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Homeric Vocabularies: Greek and English Word List for the Study of Homer

by William Bishop Owen

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An essential step in learning and using any language is the acquisition of a working vocabulary. Many methods have been devised to help with this acquisition, all of them stressing the fundamental importance of mastering the words most frequently used. The Owen and Goodspeed word-lists--in which Homeric terms are arranged according to frequency of usage, divided into categories according to parts of speech, and presented in an easy-to-use format--are particularly helpful. The word-lists are based in part upon Gehring's famed Index Homericus and are designed to help the student learn Homeric words in a systematic way, thereby marking the reading of Homer a rewarding and natural experience.… (more)
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It's essential, of course ... but they shoulda sprung for a larger font. At least so say my old eyes. ( )
  tungsten_peerts | Jun 28, 2022 |
Essential. ( )
  dirkjohnson | Jul 25, 2008 |
Edition: // Descr: xii, 84 p. 19 cm. // Series: Call No. { } New Edition, Rearranged and Enlarged, and with a Foward, by Clyde Pharr Contains Indexes. // //
  ColgateClassics | Oct 26, 2012 |
Edition: New Edition, Rearranged and Enlarged // Descr: xii, 84 p. 19 cm. // Series: Call No. { 883 H75.04 3 } With a Foward by Clyde Pharr Contains Indexes. // //
  ColgateClassics | Oct 26, 2012 |
Edition: // Descr: xii, 84 p. 19 cm. // Series: Call No. { } New edition, rearranged and enlarged, and with a foward, by Clyde Pharr. // John E. Rexine Library Donation //
  ColgateClassics | Oct 26, 2012 |
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An essential step in learning and using any language is the acquisition of a working vocabulary. Many methods have been devised to help with this acquisition, all of them stressing the fundamental importance of mastering the words most frequently used. The Owen and Goodspeed word-lists--in which Homeric terms are arranged according to frequency of usage, divided into categories according to parts of speech, and presented in an easy-to-use format--are particularly helpful. The word-lists are based in part upon Gehring's famed Index Homericus and are designed to help the student learn Homeric words in a systematic way, thereby marking the reading of Homer a rewarding and natural experience.

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