Essentials of Modern Literary Tibetan

A Reading Course and Reference Grammar

Melvyn C Goldstein author Gelek Rimpoche author Lobsang Phuntshog author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:University of California Press

Published:1st Jul '92

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Essentials of Modern Literary Tibetan cover

"Half of the words are read by implication." This Tibetan saying explains the main difficulty Westerners face in learning to read Tibetan fluently. This book will allow beginners to understand the logic of Tibetan grammar and syntax through graded readings and narrative explanations. The large glossary, which is indexed by page, will serve as an invaluable reference grammar for readers of Tibetan at all levels. The reading course includes a wide range of modern literary styles from literature, history, current affairs, newspapers, and even communist political essays.

ISBN: 9780520076228

Dimensions: 286mm x 219mm x 38mm

Weight: 1769g

490 pages