The Periplus Pocket Cantonese Dictionary is a convenient and handy pocket- sized dictionary that contains the most common Cantonese words you will need to use and understand, whether as a traveller or as a beginner in the early stages of learning the language.
With line for line translation with the Latin and a scholarly introduction, extensive notes, and comprehensive bibliography, Martha Malamud makes this important text accessible and relevant for students and scholars in Classics, Comparative Literature, Religious Studies, Medieval Studies, and Ancient History, as well as independent readers with an interest in the literature of the period.
The book offers a line-for-line translation of a significant text, accompanied by a scholarly introduction, extensive notes, and a comprehensive bibliography. It aims to make the work accessible to students and scholars across various disciplines, including Classics, Comparative Literature, Religious Studies, Medieval Studies, and Ancient History. Additionally, it appeals to independent readers interested in the literature of the period, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of the text.