A Grammar of the Tibetan Language: Literary and Colloquial

If you learn best by doing, A Grammar of the Tibetan Language: Literary and Colloquial by Herbert Bruce Hannah will suit you. It's a copy full of questions and exercises to test yourself with. Runs to about 426 pages, so it's the kind of book that lives in a school bag or on the desk, not the shelf.

What it's about

A Grammar of the Tibetan Language: Literary and Colloquial by Herbert Bruce Hannah is a comprehensive linguistic study aimed at English speakers learning Tibetan. It systematically covers both classical (literary) and spoken (colloquial) Tibetan, offering detailed explanations of grammar, pronunciation, spelling, and especially verb construction—often the most complex part of the language. The work includes practical examples, linguistic comparisons, and appendices to aid deeper understanding. Drawing on Hannah's studies under Tibetan scholar Kazi Dawa Samdup, the grammar reflects scholarly precision and pedagogical clarity. It remains a foundational resource for students, translators, and scholars of Tibetan language and Buddhist literature.

Book details

• Author: Herbert Bruce Hannah
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 426
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1912

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