William Dwight Whitney
Sanskrit Grammar
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486431369
- author:
- William Dwight Whitney
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 576
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Sanskrit Grammar by William Dwight Whitney provides a comprehensive guide to understanding ancient Indian literature. This detailed study focuses on the fundamentals of Sanskrit, exploring its alphabet, accent, and grammatical structures as revealed in classical texts such as the Veda and Brahmana. The text begins with an introduction to the language's basics, progressing through topics including declension, conjugation, parts of speech, and compound stems. A helpful appendix featuring a Sanskrit index and general index concludes the book, offering valuable resources for students of Indian culture and history. Suitable for those seeking to explore ancient Indian literature, this grammar provides a thorough foundation in the language's basics.