An introductory Sanskrit reader : improving reading fluency / by Antonia M. Ruppel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ruppel, Antonia, author.

Language:

English

Sanskrit

Subjects (All):

Sanskrit language--Readers.

Sanskrit language.

Sanskrit language--Grammar.

Sanskrit language--Textbooks for foreign speakers--English.

Genre:

Readers (Publications)

Textbooks -- for English speakers.

Textbooks.

Textbooks -- for foreign speakers.

Physical Description:

xx, 290 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2022]

Language Note:

In English and Sanskrit.

Summary:

"This Reader aims to help students start reading original Sanskrit literature. When we study ancient languages, there often is quite a gap between introductory, grammar-based classes and independent reading of original texts. This Reader bridges that gap by offering complete grammar and vocabulary notes for 40 entertaining, thought-provoking or simply beautiful passages from Sanskrit narrative and epic, as well as over 130 subhāṣitas (epigrams). These readings are complemented by review sections on syntax, word formation and compounding, a 900-word study vocabulary, complete transliterations and literal translations of all readings, as well as supplementary online resources. The Reader can be used for self-study and in a classroom, both to accompany introductory Sanskrit courses and to succeed them"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Read me! A brief introduction you won't want to miss

How to do more with words : building up your Sanskrit vocabulary

Beginning to read Sanskrit : some practical tips for English speakers

Hitopadeśa, or Supportive advice

Vikramacarita, or Vikrama's deeds

Rāmāyaṇa, or Rāma's journey

Kathāsaritsāgara, or Ocean of rivers of stories

Bṛhatkathāślokasaṃgraha, or Verse summary of the great story

Subhāṣitas, or Epigrams.

ISBN:

9789004468665

9004468668

OCLC:

1256627536

Publisher Number:

9789004468665