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Old Avestan Syntax and Stylistics: With an Edition of the Texts

AUTHOR West, Martin
PUBLISHER de Gruyter (07/18/2011)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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This is the first modern comprehensive account of the syntax of Old Avestan, the earliest known form of Iranian language, attested in the Gathas of Zarathushtra and the Liturgy in Seven Chapters. It is based on the most up-to-date understanding of the texts, while following traditional principles of grammatical analysis. There are also substantial sections on word order, stylistics, and figures of speech. Translations are provided for almost all passages quoted. The work will be welcomed by Iranianists as well as by historical linguists with wider Indo-European interests.

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ISBN-13: 9783110253085
ISBN-10: 3110253089
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 196
Carton Quantity: 38
Product Dimensions: 6.69 x 0.50 x 9.61 inches
Weight: 1.14 pound(s)
Country of Origin: DE
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BISAC Categories
Foreign Language Study | Miscellaneous
Foreign Language Study | Ancient - General
Foreign Language Study | Linguistics - Historical & Comparative
Grade Level: Post Graduate - Post Graduate
Dewey Decimal: 491.525
Library of Congress Control Number: 2011021417
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This is the first modern comprehensive account of the syntax of Old Avestan, the earliest known form of Iranian language, attested in the Gathas of Zarathushtra and the Liturgy in Seven Chapters. It is based on the most up-to-date understanding of the texts, while following traditional principles of grammatical analysis. There are also substantial sections on word order, stylistics, and figures of speech. Translations are provided for almost all passages quoted. The work will be welcomed by Iranianists as well as by historical linguists with wider Indo-European interests.

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