9780282985158 - Practical and Theoretical Esperanto: A Handy Textbook for Beginners and Advanced Students, for Selfinstruction and Teaching Purposes; Containing ... Syntax and Exer... (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 delves into the intricacies of Esperanto, an artificial international language developed by Dr. L. Zamenhof in the late 19th century. Emerging from a period marked by failed attempts at creating a universal language, such as Volapük, Esperanto aimed to provide a neutral and accessible means of communication for people across the globe. The author meticulously dissects the language's structure, offering a comprehensive guide to its pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. The book emphasizes the logical and systematic nature of Esperanto, highlighting its unique features like the lack of irregular verbs and the use of affixes to create new words with precise meanings. Readers are introduced to the concept of root words, affixes, and their combinations, illustrating how Esperanto's vocabulary expands exponentially from a relatively small set of base elements. Exploring the formation of words and the construction of sentences, the book underscores the clarity and flexibility of Esperanto syntax. Examples demonstrate the various ways to arrange sentence elements while maintaining meaning, showcasing the language's adaptability to different styles and preferences. This detailed analysis reveals the thoughtful design behind Esperanto, its capacity for nuanced expression, and its potential to foster cross-cultural understanding. Ultimately, this book presents Esperanto as a testament to the human desire for connection and the enduring pursuit of a common tongue. 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.