ISBN: 9780282736972 - comparative grammar of the modern aryan languages of india, vol. 3: to wit, hindi, panjabi, sindhi, gujarati, marathi, oriya and bangali; the verb (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the historical evolution of verbal stems in the Indo-Aryan languages of India to provide a comprehensive understanding of their structure and development. The author begins by analyzing the complex system of the Sanskrit verb and follows its gradual simplification through the Prakrit stage to the present-day languages, offering insights into the processes that have shaped their verbal forms. The book explores the range of phases expressed by the verb, from active to passive and causal, examining how these phases have been adapted and modified in the modern languages. It also discusses the influence of Prakrit forms and the emergence of new processes for expressing different shades of meaning. Through a meticulous examination of linguistic data, the book sheds light on the historical development of the verb in these languages, providing valuable insights into their grammatical structure and the evolution of their expressive capabilities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…