Γραφτή και Δημοτική και το Γλωσσικό Ζήτημα στην Ελλάδα

Γραφτή και Δημοτική και το Γλωσσικό Ζήτημα στην Ελλάδα

Karl Brugman and Alexandros Palles (1849-1919)

Approximate level
C1
Length
8,462 words
Reading time
42 min
Chapters
2
Language
Greek
On Project Gutenberg since
2010

This text explores the historical and linguistic debates surrounding the Greek language during the early twentieth century. It examines the tension between local dialects and the standardized common language. For a learner, this book presents a significant challenge due to its use of early modern Greek, which includes archaic vocabulary and complex sentence structures. The author discusses how language evolves through social interaction and education, offering a deep look into the cultural identity and the linguistic evolution of Greece at that time.

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Subjects

  • Greek language, Modern -- Study and teaching -- Greece -- History
  • Greek language, Modern -- Political aspects

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