A Tonga grammar - Softcover

R. Fell, J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9390382815 ISBN 13: 9789390382811

Verlag: Alpha Editions, 2020

Inhaltsangabe

A Tonga grammar returns an exact, humane study of a Bantu tongue often left to footnotes. Study Tonga with crisp clarity. R. Fell's early 20th century linguistics account functions as both a Tonga language grammar guide and an African linguistics reference, balancing field-collected examples with systematic language structure analysis. It unpacks syntax and morphology with plain authority, laying out patterns and regularities so that the internal logic of Tonga becomes clear to learners and researchers alike. Readers will find material framed for practical use - an approachable language learners textbook that supports classroom study - and for deeper investigation as part of comparative African languages and broader Bantu language study. Method and observation here make the book a reliable linguistic fieldwork resource for anyone comparing grammatical systems across southern Africa languages or assembling entries in a Bantu grammar collection; it also feeds academic language research by offering data that remain relevant to typologists and historical linguists. Teachers and independent learners will appreciate its clear exposition; fieldworkers will recognise the disciplined approach to data. The book sits comfortably within any Bantu grammar collection, offering a concise yet substantive account of Tonga's linguistic character. As a historical document, the grammar records the observational care of early 20th century linguistics and gives modern readers perspective on description of southern Africa languages within a broader Bantu grammar collection. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Casual readers and language enthusiasts can use it as an inviting introduction; scholars will value its utility for comparative African languages and as a foundation for academic language research. Collectors of classic literature and specialist press will find both charm and scholarly worth: a restored work with quiet significance in the history of Bantu language study.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9390382815
• ISBN 13: 9789390382811
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 134
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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