Grammar of the P???t?, or Language of the Afgh?ns: Compared With the ?r?nian and North-Indian Idioms (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the Pashto language, the native tongue of the Pashtun people primarily residing in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The author, a renowned expert in the field, presents an in-depth analysis of the language's sounds, grammar, and syntax, drawing connections to its historical development and relationship with other languages. The book delves into the unique characteristics of Pashto, highlighting its rich vowel system, complex consonant clusters, and the presence of cerebral sounds. It examines the formation of nouns, verbs, and adjectives, shedding light on the intricate rules governing their declension and conjugation. The author traces the evolution of Pashto's grammatical structure, demonstrating its close ties to the ancient Indo-Aryan languages and its subsequent divergence into an independent branch. Beyond its linguistic analysis, the book explores the cultural significance of Pashto, examining its role as a carrier of Pashtun identity, history, and literature. It discusses the language's status as a symbol of cultural resistance and its importance in preserving the traditions and heritage of the Pashtun people. This book is an essential resource for linguists, scholars of South Asian studies, and anyone interested in the rich tapestry of human languages. It offers a profound understanding of the complexities of Pashto, its historical development, and its enduring cultural significance.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the Pashto language, the native tongue of the Pashtun people primarily residing in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The author, a renowned expert in the field, presents an in-depth analysis of the language's sounds, grammar, and syntax, drawing connections to its historical development and relationship with other languages. The book delves into the unique characteristics of Pashto, highlighting its rich vowel system, complex consonant clusters, and the presence of cerebral sounds. It examines the formation of nouns, verbs, and adjectives, shedding light on the intricate rules governing their declension and conjugation. The author traces the evolution of Pashto's grammatical structure, demonstrating its close ties to the ancient Indo-Aryan languages and its subsequent divergence into an independent branch. Beyond its linguistic analysis, the book explores the cultural significance of Pashto, examining its role as a carrier of Pashtun identity, history, and literature. It discusses the language's status as a symbol of cultural resistance and its importance in preserving the traditions and heritage of the Pashtun people. This book is an essential resource for linguists, scholars of South Asian studies, and anyone interested in the rich tapestry of human languages. It offers a profound understanding of the complexities of Pashto, its historical development, and its enduring cultural significance. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780282439880_0
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