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A Gothic Grammar, with selections for reading and a glossary

By Wilhelm Braune
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The book offers a practical introduction to the Gothic language, presenting phonology and inflectional systems in self-contained chapters on vowels, consonants, and declension, accompanied by reading selections and a comprehensive glossary. Explanatory notes, derivational analyses, and correspondence information are provided alongside full grammatical paradigms to support learners working without lectures. It gives guidance on study order and exercise use and points to supplementary comparative works for deeper study. The glossary includes inflectional forms, derivations, and textual citations, functioning also as an index to the grammar and the reading material.

About the Author

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Wilhelm Braune

Wilhelm Braune was a notable linguist and philologist, primarily recognized for his contributions to the study of the Gothic language. His most significant work, "A Gothic Grammar, with selections for reading and a glossary," serves as an essential resource for scholars and students interested in Gothic linguistics and early Germanic languages. Braune's meticulous approach to grammar and vocabulary has made his work a cornerstone in the field, aiding in the understanding of the historical development of Germanic languages. His scholarly efforts continue to influence the study of ancient languages and their grammatical structures.

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