William Dwight Whitney Pořadí knih (chronologicky)
9. únor 1827 – 7. červen 1894
William Dwight Whitney byl americký lingvista, filolog a lexikograf, známý především svým průkopnickým dílem v oblasti sanskrtské gramatiky a védské filologie. Jeho vlivné pojetí jazyka jako sociální instituce formovalo moderní chápání lingvistiky. Whitneyho práce zahrnovaly detailní analýzu védských textů a srovnávací filologii, což z něj učinilo klíčovou postavu v rozvoji oboru. Jeho přístup k jazyku zdůrazňoval jeho společenskou povahu a praktické využití.
Roots, Verb Forms and Primary Derivatives of the Sanskrit Language
- 250 stránek
- 9 hodin čtení
Oriental and Linguistic Studies - The Veda; The Avesta; The Science of Language
- 436 stránek
- 16 hodin čtení
Focusing on ancient Indian and Persian texts, this scholarly work delves into the Veda and the Avesta while examining the intricacies of linguistics. It provides in-depth insights into the linguistic and cultural heritage of the East, making connections between language and cultural identity. Whitney's exploration enhances understanding of these foundational texts and their significance in the study of language.
As Latin is key to the study of Western classics, Sanskrit is the gateway to understanding ancient Indian literature. One of the few Sanskrit grammars currently available, this meticulously researched and thoughtfully assembled guide to the language's basics will prove invaluable to students of Indian culture and history. Focusing on the fundamentals of Sanskrit as revealed in literary classics, the text follows the forms and constructions of the older language, as exhibited in the Veda and the Brahmana. It begins with an introduction of the Sanskrit alphabet, followed by a treatment of the accent - its changes in combination and inflection, and the tone of the individual words. Succeeding chapters discuss declension, conjugation, parts of speech, and formation of compound stems. A helpful appendix, Sanskrit index, and general index conclude the text.