Joseph Peet Bücher

This reprint preserves the original text from 1841, allowing readers to experience the work as it was first presented. The book offers a glimpse into the historical context and literary style of its time, providing insights into the themes and ideas prevalent in the 19th century. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in classic literature and the evolution of storytelling.

Drawing from extensive personal experience in India, Joseph Peet's grammar of Malayalam represents a pioneering effort by a Western scholar to document this language. The work is structured like a classical grammar, offering an introduction to Malayalam and its orthography, followed by a detailed examination of the parts of speech and syntax. As one of India's official languages, spoken by approximately 37 million people primarily in Kerala, this grammar is particularly valuable for historians studying the evolution of Malayalam.