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Old Avestan Syntax and Stylistics

With an edition of the texts

Martin West author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:De Gruyter

Published:18th Jul '11

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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.

ISBN: 9783110253085

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 469g

196 pages