Complete Sanskrit: A Comprehensive Guide to Reading and Understanding Sanskrit, with Original Texts

Michael Coulson

ISBN 10: 1444106104 / ISBN 13: 9781444106107

Published by John Murray Press, 2010

About this Item

2014. 1st Edition. Paperback. Discover a new and effective way to learn Sanskrit. This best-selling course comprises a book with 15 units covering reading, writing, speaking and listening; audio support is available separately. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 2BBA; CJBT; CJBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 358. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9781444106107

Bibliographic Details

Title: Complete Sanskrit: A Comprehensive Guide to ...

Publisher: John Murray Press

Publication Date: 2010

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

Designed for complete beginners, and tested for years with real learners, Complete Sanskrit offers a bridge from the textbook to the real world, enabling you to learn the grammar, understand the vocabulary and even how to translate the inscriptions and texts from this ancient and religiously significant Indian language.

Structured around authentic material, and introducing the Devangari script for those who wish to take their understanding further, this first updated new edition for some twenty years also features:

-15 learning units plus glossary and reference section
-Authentic materials - language taught through key texts
-Teaches the key skills - reading and understanding Sanskrit grammar and vocabulary
-Covers Devangari script
-A new Preface and updated further resources
-Additional learning activities
-Self tests and learning activities - see and track your own progress

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About the Author:

Michael Coulson taught Sanskrit at the University of Edinburgh. His classic work was edited by Professor Richard Gombrich and has been revised by James Benson, both of Oxford University.