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H.G. Liddell and R. Scott's Greek-English Lexicon (revised and augmented by H.S. Jones in 1940) has been the essential tool of advanced Greek scholars for 150 years; in order to update it a new Supplement has been published (OUP 1996) replacing that of 1968. In this provocative reconsideration both of its lexicographical principles and of individual articles, John Chadwick examines the need for further revision and expansion of the volume through a re-examination of the classical Greek vocabulary. A series of notes are presented, making important and stimulating contributions to the study of classical Greek lexicography, and offering many new interpretations of passages from familiar authors based upon a lexicographical approach. Essential reading for all scholars of classical Greek.

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`provides a stimulating foil for evaluation both of the main Lexicon and of the new Supplement ... Chadwick's salty style combined with the semantic insights and lexicographic tips that he offers make a fascinating book which, though certainly browsable, may be read from cover to cover.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review The volume, which abounds in lucid and progressive ideas, has been written with a parental concern for the younger generations and for the advancement of classical studies. The well written book with numerous interesting realia set out in the form of essays, it appears easy to read. However, its encyclopaedic contents attract one to return to it time and time again, and at every re-reading the reader will discover more and more new things and new insights. Every note is a discrete subject with its own specific problematics. At first glance dry, linguistic material, yet treated with great expertise and wide erudition, it fascinates the reader. This book is intended above all for classical philologists but the methodological principles set out in it regarding the compilation of a dictionary are universal and of interest to lexicographers from other branches of philology too. This volume deserves a place of honour in every library. `Classicists should read at least the introduction to this work as well as scan several entries in order to learn something about principles of lexicography ... useful and interesting.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review `For anyone interested in exact semntic analysis the discussions are full of interest... we may everywhere be grateful to C. for opening new doors, presenting enhanced evidence more clearly and establishing rules to be followed.' C.W. Willink. Journal of Hellenistic Studies 119 1999. `C. also sets out his principles of lexicographical research in an introduction which gives a fascinating insight into his working methods. The range of texts and subjects covered by this book is vast ... C. gives such a generous selection of texts, and presents his case so clearly, that the reader is able to make an independent judgement ... It is a great merit of this book that it challenges and inspires readers to become their own lexicographers.' James Clackson, The Classical Review

Chadwick's salty style combined with the semantic insights and lexicographic tips that he offers make a fascinating book which, though certainly browsable, may be read from cover to cover. --Bryn Mawr Classical Review<br>

`provides a stimulating foil for evaluation both of the main Lexicon and of the new Supplement ... Chadwick's salty style combined with the semantic insights and lexicographic tips that he offers make a fascinating book which, though certainly browsable, may be read from cover to cover.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review The volume, which abounds in lucid and progressive ideas, has been written with a parental concern for the younger generations and for the advancement of classical studies. The well written book with numerous interesting realia set out in the form of essays, it appears easy to read. However, its encyclopaedic contents attract one to return to it time and time again, and at every re-reading the reader will discover more and more new things and new insights. Every note is a discrete subject with its own specific problematics. At first glance dry, linguistic material, yet treated with great expertise and wide erudition, it fascinates the reader. This book is intended above all for classical philologists but the methodological principles set out in it regarding the compilation of a dictionary are universal and of interest to lexicographers from other branches of philology too. This volume deserves a place of honour in every library. `Classicists should read at least the introduction to this work as well as scan several entries in order to learn something about principles of lexicography ... useful and interesting.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review `For anyone interested in exact semntic analysis the discussions are full of interest... we may everywhere be grateful to C. for opening new doors, presenting enhanced evidence more clearly and establishing rules to be followed.' C.W. Willink. Journal of Hellenistic Studies 119 1999. `C. also sets out his principles of lexicographical research in an introduction which gives a fascinating insight into his working methods. The range of texts and subjects covered by this book is vast ... C. gives such a generous selection of texts, and presents his case so clearly, that the reader is able to make an independent judgement ... It is a great merit of this book that it challenges and inspires readers to become their own lexicographers.' James Clackson, The Classical Review

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