Wilson Philological Lectures On Sanskrit And The Derived Languages, Delivered In 1877 (1914)

Wilson Philological Lectures On Sanskrit And The Derived Languages, Delivered In 1877 (1914) is a book written by Ramkrishna Gopal Bhandarkar. The book is a collection of lectures that were delivered by the author in 1877 as part of the Wilson Philological Lectures series. The lectures focus on the Sanskrit language and its derived languages, including Prakrit, Pali, and Apabhramsa.The book is divided into six chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Sanskrit and its derived languages. The first chapter provides an overview of the Sanskrit language and its history, while the second chapter focuses on the Prakrit language and its various dialects. The third chapter covers the Pali language, which is closely related to Sanskrit and is the language of the Buddhist scriptures.The fourth chapter of the book discusses the Apabhramsa language, which is a group of dialects that developed from the Prakrit language. The fifth chapter covers the relationship between Sanskrit and the modern Indian languages, while the final chapter discusses the influence of Sanskrit on the literature and culture of India.Overall, Wilson Philological Lectures On Sanskrit And The Derived Languages, Delivered In 1877 (1914) is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed overview of the Sanskrit language and its derived languages. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and development of the Indian languages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.