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Language: English. About The Book: P?li Literature and Language by Wilhelm Geiger, translated by Batakrishna Ghosh, is an influential study of the P?li language and its literary heritage. Geiger explores the linguistic features of P?li, its historical development, and its relationship with Sanskrit and other languages. The book also delves into the rich body of P?li literature, focusing on Buddhist scriptures, including the Tipi?aka, and other religious texts. Ghosh's translation makes this important work accessible to a broader audience while preserving Geiger s scholarly insights, making it a key reference for those studying Buddhist texts, linguistics, and ancient Indian literature. About The Author: Wilhelm Ludwig Geiger (1856 1943) was a German Orientalist specializing in Indo-Iranian languages and the history of Iran, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Renowned for his expertise in Pali and Sinhala, he critically edited and translated the Sri Lankan chronicles Mah?va?sa and C?lava?sa into English. Educated under Friedrich von Spiegel, he became a leading scholar in Indo-European philology. Geiger also contributed to Maldivian linguistic studies and authored seminal works on Pali and Sinhala languages, leaving a lasting impact on South Asian studies.About The Translator: Batakrishna Ghosh (1905 1950) was a prominent Indian linguist and scholar, specializing in Indo-European linguistics and Sanskrit studies. He made significant contributions to the understanding of Sanskrit grammar, literature, and its Indo-European roots. His work includes scholarly publications, translations, and editions that reflect his deep engagement with ancient Indian texts and linguistic traditions. Ghosh's first notable work, Les formations nominales et verbales en p du Sanskrit (1933), was published in Paris and remains a key reference in Sanskrit linguistic studies. His expertise extended beyond Sanskrit, as he translated Wilhelm Geiger's German treatise on Pali, making it accessible to English-speaking audiences. This translation, published by the University of Calcutta, is a cornerstone in Pali studies. The Title 'P?li Literature and Language written/authored/edited by Wilhelm Geiger, Translator: Batakrishna Ghosh', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369205394 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 262 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 262.
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