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De Pronunciatione Graecae & Latinae Linguae

By John Caius
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The treatise examines principles and practices for pronouncing Greek and Latin, contrasting local innovations with older usage and offering practical guidance and proposed orthographic conventions. The author surveys variant pronunciations, critiques recent reforms observed in certain regions, cites classical authorities to weigh conservatism against novelty, and proposes corrections to accentuation and transliteration. Sections combine argument, illustrative examples, and prescriptions aimed at learners and instructors, seeking a balance between respect for established usage and clearer, teachable pronunciation and spelling.

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John Caius

John Caius was an English physician and a prominent figure in the study of medicine during the 16th century. He is best known for his works on veterinary science and human diseases, particularly his treatise "De Canibus Britannicis: Of Englishe Dogges," which explores the characteristics and classifications of dogs in Britain. Caius also contributed to the understanding of the sweating sickness, a mysterious epidemic of his time, through his book "The Sweating Sickness / A boke or counseill against the disease commonly called the sweate or sweatyng sicknesse." His scholarly pursuits extended to the pronunciation of Greek and Latin, as evidenced by his work "De Pronunciatione Graecae & Latinae Linguae." Caius's writings reflect the intersection of medicine, zoology, and linguistics in the Renaissance.

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