Beschreibung
Produktdetails
ISBN
978-93-5418-791-9
Erscheinungsdatum
29.10.2020
Einband
Taschenbuch
Verlag
Alpha EditionsSeitenzahl
268
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/1,7 cm
Gewicht
440 g
Sprache
Englisch
A lucid doorway into classical Arabic, shaped by nineteenth-century rigour. Clear steps for first readers. Frederic Du Pre Thornton's Elementary Arabic; First Reading Book stands as an accessible arabic language textbook and a practical beginner arabic reader from the era of nineteenth century language study. Focused on short readings with lucid grammatical annotation, it lays out arabic grammar basics with plain explanations that suit both guided study and independent practice, offering a direct route into classical arabic instruction without unnecessary flourish. Useful to learners seeking a self-study arabic guide as much as to instructors looking for period-accurate examples. Teachers and independent learners alike value its careful pace and emphasis on fundamentals; the text privileges readable passages and focused grammatical cues over theory. As a historical language textbook it illuminates nineteenth-century teaching priorities and remains a reliable academic language resource while functioning as a compact statement of elementary language education. Taken together, the volume performs two complementary roles: a hands-on primer for learning to read classical prose, and a small record of pedagogical method. Librarians, tutors and independent students consult it for its disciplined pacing and its clear link between reading and explanation, and modern learners will find its economy of expression refreshing alongside contemporary materials. It appeals to casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike: students and polyglots will find pragmatic clarity, while lovers of vintage language learning and devotees of du pre thornton works will prize the book's provenance and restraint. A welcome addition to any language learning collection, it bridges the archival and the practical, offering insight into how classical arabic instruction was presented before modern standardisation. Scholars and teachers will find it instructive; casual learners will enjoy its sober, steady voice. Its spare language and disciplined examples make it approachable without sacrificing scholarly intent. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
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