The Italian Language TodayNew Amsterdam Books, 21 apr 1998 - 272 pagina's Italian as a national spoken language is a new experience for Italians; until very recently it was normal for the majority of the people to speak in a dialect, and Italian was a literary language used only by a minority. The first section of this book provides an outline of the language, and a sketch of the dialects. The authors also describe the formation of the modern standard language in its varieties (regional, social, and occupational). Part two is a reference grammar of contemporary educated Italian, presented in the way it is actually used, rather than according to traditional prescription. The book concentrates on contemporary usage and will enable the reader to understand and use appropriately a wide range of expressions, characterized where necessary according to their level of formality or their regional nature. The illuminating combination of historical perspective and contemporary grammer make this a unique contribution to Italian linguistics, and an invaluable reference book for all students and scholars in the field of Italian. The second edition has been revised throughout to bring it completely up to date. |
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Pagina 8
... common , but the one relevant to the point being made . Italics are used for all the examples in traditional spelling in Italian ( language or dialects ) . Where necessary a broad phonetic transcription is given ( based on the ...
... common , but the one relevant to the point being made . Italics are used for all the examples in traditional spelling in Italian ( language or dialects ) . Where necessary a broad phonetic transcription is given ( based on the ...
Pagina 16
... common for fragments of advertisements to become set phrases : e.g. , contro il logorio della vita moderna ' against the stresses of modern life ' ( from the advertisement for an apéritif ) , or seduce , seduce , seduce ' it seduces ...
... common for fragments of advertisements to become set phrases : e.g. , contro il logorio della vita moderna ' against the stresses of modern life ' ( from the advertisement for an apéritif ) , or seduce , seduce , seduce ' it seduces ...
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... common people , and the common people did not read works of literature , for even if they were not illiterate they would find the style impenetr- able . The first great dictionary devoted to any modern language was the Italian ...
... common people , and the common people did not read works of literature , for even if they were not illiterate they would find the style impenetr- able . The first great dictionary devoted to any modern language was the Italian ...
Pagina 31
... common to the whole nation might be achieved not at the expense of the dialects , but through their survival and fuller development . In the cinema and in literature dialectal features are mostly used for deliberate stylistic effects ...
... common to the whole nation might be achieved not at the expense of the dialects , but through their survival and fuller development . In the cinema and in literature dialectal features are mostly used for deliberate stylistic effects ...
Pagina 33
... common people . In practical terms , the problem might be whether a trade unionist should use the standard language to make his point effectively at national level , or whether by doing so he would inevitably be selling out , separating ...
... common people . In practical terms , the problem might be whether a trade unionist should use the standard language to make his point effectively at national level , or whether by doing so he would inevitably be selling out , separating ...
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The Grammar of Italian | 87 |
Short Bibliography | 247 |
Table of main symbols used | 250 |
Index | 251 |
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