The Syntax Of Brant's Narrenschiff (1917)

By Henry Dexter Learned and Learned Henry Dexter 1893-1978

Book Overview

The Syntax of Brant's Narrenschiff (1917) is a book written by Henry Dexter Learned that provides a comprehensive analysis of the syntax used in Sebastian Brant's famous work, Narrenschiff (Ship of Fools). The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the syntax used in the original text. Learned begins by providing a brief overview of Narrenschiff and its historical context, before delving into the intricacies of the language used by Brant. He examines the various grammatical structures used in the text, including sentence structure, word order, and the use of conjunctions and prepositions.Throughout the book, Learned uses numerous examples from Narrenschiff to illustrate his points, providing detailed analyses of specific passages in order to highlight the nuances of Brant's syntax. He also draws on other sources, including contemporary texts and linguistic studies, to provide a broader context for his analysis.Overall, The Syntax of Brant's Narrenschiff (1917) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the language and literature of the late Middle Ages. It offers a detailed and insightful examination of one of the most important works of the period, shedding light on the linguistic and literary techniques used by Brant to create his masterpiece.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: 1163927880
• ISBN13: 9781163927885
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"