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R. Pischel、Motilal Banarsidass、1965、25 cm in heigh･･･

This book is the 1965 edition of Comparative Grammar of the Prākrit Languages, the most important English translation of a classic German work by Richard Pischel. An Indian scholar, Subhadra Jhā, translated the book.Prakrit languages were the everyday languages of ancient India, connecting old Sanskrit to modern languages like Hindi and Marathi. They were also used in major religions like Jainism and Buddhism. Pischel's grammar was the first to scientifically analyze these languages, creating a foundation for future research.The author, Richard Pischel 1849-1908, was a leading German expert on India who tragically died during his first visit to the country. The publisher, Motilal Banarsidass, is a respected Indian company founded in 1903.This hardcover copy is in good condition for its age, with a strong binding but no dust jacket. The cover has some shelf wear, and the pages are toned. It is a great copy for reading and research.This book is a historical artifact.

R. Pischel (Richard Pischel)、Motilal Banarsidass、1･･･

This 1965 revised edition of Pischel’s Comparative Grammar of the Prakrit Languages is distinguished by its essential 204-page Index of Prakrit Words, revised by Bhaskara Jha, which elevates the work from theory to an indispensable philological reference. Pischel’s grammar remains the authoritative standard, covering Dramatic Prakrits, Jaina Prakrits, Apabhramsa, Paiśācī, and inscriptional Prakrits, with rigorous treatment of phonology, morphology, and syntax. Motilal Banarsidass, 1965, hardcover, ~641 pp, large 8vo. Condition: Good vintage original cloth, shelf wear, toned pages, clean text, slightly shaken binding. A superior letterpress edition valued by Indologists.