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Sanskrit Grammar
Paperback
Indic LanguagesGrammar & StyleLinguistics
ISBN13: 9781025405575
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 596
Weight: 1.81
Height: 1.21 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Sanskrit Grammar is a definitive and comprehensive study of one of the world's most ancient and influential languages. Written by the esteemed American philologist William Dwight Whitney, this work provides an exhaustive analysis of Sanskrit's linguistic structure. It covers phonetics, morphology, and syntax, offering a systematic approach to understanding the language of the Vedas and classical Indian literature.
Unlike earlier works that focused strictly on the rules of ancient grammarians, Whitney's approach is historical and comparative, grounding the language within the broader context of the Indo-European family. The text is designed for both the dedicated student and the professional scholar, providing clear explanations of complex verbal systems, declensions, and the intricate rules of sandhi. This volume remains a foundational text in the field of Indology and historical linguistics. Its clarity and scientific rigor make it an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to master the complexities of Sanskrit or to understand the historical development of human language.
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