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Immerse yourself in the ancient wisdom of Sanskrit with 'A Sanskrit Reader' by Charles Rockwell Lanman. This comprehensive text offers a captivating journey through the Sanskrit language, its vocabulary, and its literary treasures. Meticulously crafted, this reader presents carefully curated Sanskrit texts, accompanied by a robust vocabulary guide and insightful notes that illuminate the nuances of this timeless language. Whether you are a student, a scholar, or an enthusiast of ancient languages, this volume promises a rich and rewarding experience, unlocking the profound depths of Sanskrit literature and culture. Embark on an intellectual adventure that transcends time and space, and immerse yourself in the enduring legacy of one of the world's oldest and most revered languages.
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A Sanskrit Reader: Text, Vocabulary and Notes | Charles Rockwell Lanman | Paperback
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A Sanskrit Reader : Text, Vocabulary and Notes
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A Sanskrit Reader: Text, Vocabulary & Notes
Edité par
Dev Publishers & Distributors, 2025
ISBN 10 : 9359445479
ISBN 13 : 9789359445472
Neuf
Soft cover
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Soft cover. Etat : New. A Sanskrit Reader: Text, Vocabulary and Notes by Charles Rockwell Lanman is an essential resource designed for both students and teachers of Sanskrit. This book serves as a comprehensive introduction to Sanskrit, offering a solid foundation for those new to the language while also providing valuable material for educators in high schools, academies, and colleges. Lanman's work stands out for its dual focus. Firstly, it provides ample material for students to gain a thorough understanding of classical Sanskrit, the language used in much of India's rich literary tradition. Secondly, it introduces readers to the earlier Vedic period, which includes the Mantra, Brahmana, and Sutra texts. This dual approach ensures that learners not only master the language of the classical period but also gain insights into the foundational texts of ancient Indian literature. The selections in A Sanskrit Reader are carefully curated to serve specific educational purposes. For the classical period, the material is chosen to provide extensive practice and drill, ensuring that students develop a strong command of the language. For the Vedic period, Lanman has included a variety of hymns, Brahmana passages, and Sutra excerpts. These selections are not random but are chosen with particular criteria in mind: ease of understanding for beginners, poetic or dramatic quality, ethical significance, and historical importance. In crafting this Reader, Lanman addresses common misconceptions about Sanskrit and its relationship to other Indo-European languages. He aims to correct these misunderstandings by providing accurate and balanced insights into Sanskrit's role and significance within the broader linguistic family. Additionally, Lanman seeks to protect Sanskrit literature from being either unduly criticized or excessively glorified, offering a measured perspective that acknowledges its true value. Of particular note are the Vedic hymns included in the Reader. Lanman avoids simply repeating well-known selections found in the works of scholars like Delbrück and Böhtlingk, instead offering a fresh compilation that includes some of the simplest hymns for beginners, as well as others chosen for their literary and ethical importance. The Brahmana pieces selected demonstrate the relationship between this prose literature and the hymns, while the Sutra selections, including the wedding and burial services, provide fascinating glimpses into ancient Indian social customs. A Sanskrit Reader is also designed to complement Whitney's Sanskrit Grammar, making it an invaluable companion for anyone studying Sanskrit. By offering both linguistic practice and cultural context, Lanman's work equips students with the tools they need to engage deeply with one of the world's oldest and most influential languages. N° de réf. du vendeur 157520
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