Description
This book uses modern pedagogical methods and tools that allow students to grasp straightforward original Sanskrit texts within weeks.
About the Author
A. M. Ruppel was the Townsend Senior Lecturer in the Greek, Latin and Sanskrit Languages at Cornell University, New York for nine years, and is currently Head of Sanskrit at St James Senior Boys' School in Ashford, UK. Ruppel has received the Stephen and Margery Russell Distinguished Teaching Award as well as a grant from the Cornell Center for Teaching Excellence, and is the author of Absolute Constructions in Early Indo-European (Cambridge, 2012).
Reviews
'... a fresh and engaging approach ... which takes the learner's concerns fully into account. Full of sage practical advice while maintaining rigorous instructional standards.' Paul Dundas, University of Edinburgh
'[An] excellent introduction to Sanskrit, making the language accessible to the beginner but informed of the latest research.' James Clackson, University of Cambridge
'[The] clarity and simplicity of the explanations make the book very well suited for self-study ...; well designed for use by students with no prior acquaintance with South Asia, or with other classical languages ...' Lawrence McCrea, Cornell University
Book Information
ISBN 9781107088283
Author A. M. Ruppel
Format Hardback
Page Count 442
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 1140g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 197mm * 27mm