Analogy In The Semitic Languages (1891)

By Abel Huizinga

Book Overview

Analogy In The Semitic Languages is a book written by Abel Henry Huizinga in 1891. The book is focused on the study of analogy in the Semitic languages, which are a group of related languages spoken in the Middle East and North Africa. Huizinga's work is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the Semitic languages, their history, and their characteristics. The second part is dedicated to the study of analogy, its definition, and its role in the Semitic languages. The author explains how analogy works in the formation of words and the construction of sentences, and how it can be used to create new words and meanings.The third part of the book is a detailed analysis of analogy in the Hebrew language, which is one of the most important Semitic languages. Huizinga examines the different types of analogy in Hebrew, their function, and their historical development. He also compares Hebrew with other Semitic languages, such as Arabic and Aramaic, to show how analogy works in different contexts.Overall, Analogy In The Semitic Languages is a comprehensive and scholarly work that provides a detailed insight into the structure and function of analogy in the Semitic languages. It is a valuable resource for linguists, scholars, and students interested in the Semitic languages and their history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436776775
• ISBN13: 9781436776776
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"