Quantum Intersit Inter Dativi Possessivi Usum Ciceronis Et Plauti (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore how the Latin dative of possession works across classical authors and what it reveals about meaning and usage. This concise study surveys the topic, comparing perspectives from Cicero and Plautus, and clarifies how this construction signals ownership and nuance in early Latin.

The work presents a clear account of the defining features, explains the difference between abstract and concrete possessives, and traces how everyday speech shaped the higher‑level grammar. It also situates the discussion within broader scholarly views and shows how authors handle possession in different genres.

• Step-by-step explanation of what constitutes a possessive dative and how it attaches to nouns and verbs


• Longer discussion of concrete versus abstract possessions, with examples drawn from Cicero and Plautus


• Examples showing how speakers express ownership in everyday language and in literary passages


• Notes on how this topic connects to broader Latin grammar and historical language use

Ideal for students of Latin, classical linguistics, and readers interested in how possession is expressed in ancient texts.

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