A Comprehensive Grammar of the Sinhalese Language
Author: Abraham Mendis Gunasekara
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Published: 1891
Total Pages: 664
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Abraham Mendis Gunasekara
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Published: 1891
Total Pages: 664
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Abraham Mendis Gunasekara
Publisher: Asian Educational Services
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 550
ISBN-13: 9788120601062
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Abraham Mendis Gunasékara
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Published: 2016-10-10
Total Pages: 648
ISBN-13: 9781333899622
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Excerpt from A Comprehensive Grammar of the Sinhalese Language: Adapted for the Use of English Readers and Prescribed for the Civil Service Examinations HE absence of a comprehensive Grammar of the Sinhalese Language suited to the requirements of English readers suggested to me some years ago the desirability of preparing such a work. The manuscript was completed in June, 1885. In 1888 sanction was obtained for its being printed at the Govern ment Press. Since then various causes have delayed its issue. Whatever leisure I have been able, as a Government Official, to devote to literary work, has not been spared in a conscientious endeavour to render the book worthy of its object. I humbly trust that my efforts have not been altogether unsuccessful. In the preparation of the present Grammar I have availed myself of several works on Sinhalese Grammar, by both ancient and modern authors. It has been written in a form best adapted to suit those who are familiar with European Grammars. Owing to the multiplicity of ex amples and explanations, and the introduction of some matter not perhaps strictly appertaining to the province of a Grammar, but likely to be of use, its scope has exceeded the bounds originally contemplated. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Abraham MENDIS GUṆASEKARA
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Published: 1891
Total Pages: 516
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Published: 2002
Total Pages: 516
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Wilhelm Geiger
Publisher: Asian Educational Services
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9788120611344
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Sinhalese Language
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Published: 2023-07-18
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781021288646
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Originally published in 1852, this book is a comprehensive guide to the vocabulary of the Sinhalese language, spoken by the majority of the population in Sri Lanka. The book includes a grammar section as well as a two-way dictionary, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to learn or improve their knowledge of Sinhalese. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: Dr. Subathini Ramesh
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Published: 2020-02-18
Total Pages: 170
ISBN-13: 1527547205
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book evaluates the views of different ethnic groups towards the English language in Sri Lanka for a period of almost two centuries. While a few studies have addressed the subject of English in Sri Lanka in a general way, there has been no research showing the specifics of English usage in the major ethnic communities of the country. This text considers notions and attitudes towards English that prevail in Sri Lanka today among writers, language planners, teachers and students, habitual speakers, and infrequent users, as well as elite and non-elite groups in the country. The book also examines colonial and postcolonial writings in three communities, namely the Sri Lankan diaspora and the Tamil and Sinhala communities.