The Evolution of Oriya Language and Script
Overview
In The Evolution of Oriya Language and Script, Dr. Kunja Bihari Tripathi delivers a seminal, authoritative study on the historical and structural development of one of India's classical tongues. Combining rigorous comparative philology with extensive epigraphical research, the text carefully charts the linguistic journey of Odia from its ancient roots through its distinct phonological and morphological transformations.
Dr. Tripathi meticulously analyzes ancient inscriptions, early prose, and unique palm-leaf manuscript traditions to reveal how the language's elegant, rounded script uniquely adapted over centuries. Serving as a bridge between classical Sanskrit traditions and modern socio-linguistics, this book remains a foundational masterpiece for researchers, historians, and language enthusiasts seeking to understand the deep cultural identity and resilient heritage embedded within the Odia language.
This item is Non-Returnable
Customers Also Bought
Details
- ISBN-13: 9781645609230
- ISBN-10: 1645609235
- Publisher: Black Eagle Books
- Publish Date: August 2026
- Dimensions: 9.25 x 6.13 x 0.9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.37 pounds
- Page Count: 446
Related Categories
