Master thesis | Classics and Ancient Civilizations (MA)
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This thesis examines the language, style and in particular the vocabulary of the Greek author Xenophon through an analysis of his vocabulary in two passages from his book Cyropaedia, aiming to gain...Show moreThis thesis examines the language, style and in particular the vocabulary of the Greek author Xenophon through an analysis of his vocabulary in two passages from his book Cyropaedia, aiming to gain a deeper understanding of Xenophon’s unique language, style and vocabulary. To this day Xenophon is renowned for his distinctive language, vocabulary and style. Previous scholarly research has provided various explanations for the peculiarities of his language, while much has been uncovered about his linguistic traits, there are still new insights to be discovered in Xenophon’s vocabulary today. The aim of this study is to contribute to the understanding of Xenophon's vocabulary by analysing the attestation-patterns and usage of words in his works and exploring how style and context influence this. In this thesis I want to find the answer to the question: What are the characteristics and attestation-patterns of Xenophon’s language, style and in particular vocabulary and how does he vary his choice of language, style and words in different text-types?Show less
