Über die Kawi-Sprache auf der Insel Java, Vol. 3: Nebst Einer Einleitung Über die Verschiedenheit des Menschlichen Sprachbaues und Ihren Einflufs auf ... Zweig des Malayischen (German Edition) - Softcover

Wilhelm Von Humboldt

 
9780243587940: Über die Kawi-Sprache auf der Insel Java, Vol. 3: Nebst Einer Einleitung Über die Verschiedenheit des Menschlichen Sprachbaues und Ihren Einflufs auf ... Zweig des Malayischen (German Edition)

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This book makes a unique contribution to the understanding of language and the diversity of human expression. The author posits that language is a pivotal mechanism in the development of a society, intrinsically linked to the intellectual and emotional capabilities of its speakers. Through a comparative analysis of three closely related Polynesian languages—Tahitian, Tongan, and New Zealand Maori—the author provides deep insights into the nature of human creativity and cultural diversity. The exploration of grammatical structures, sounds, and meanings found within these languages reveals the existence of distinct ways of conceiving reality, opening new perspectives on the human experience.

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