A distinguished French scholar, this linguist and orientalist was a leading figure in the study of Eastern languages and cultures. His work delved into the rich literary traditions and philosophical thought of the East. He dedicated himself to the deep understanding and interpretation of these complex fields. His legacy lies in his significant contributions to oriental studies and philology.
Learn the basics of grammar with this accessible guide, adapted for young readers. Written by the renowned French linguist Antoine Isaac Silvestre de Sacy and translated into English by D. Fosdick, this book provides a solid foundation for understanding the structure of language.
Silvestre de Sacy‹s (1758–1838) work on a universal grammar was intended as an introduction to general linguistics. Today, the additional explanation in the title »mis à la portée des enfants« would have to be »mis à la portée des étudiants« in accordance with the linguistic education provided at our universities. By referring often to phenomena from the Semitic languages and their classification as universal language categories, this work plays an important role in the tradition of the grammatica universalis.