Sanskrit Reader : Text and Vocabulary

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Summary: chef d¿¿uvre of one of the finest sanskritists
Review: I'm studying sanskrit using this marvellous reader and think it's the best sanskrit reader available. After having worked through Perry's Sanskrit Primer, one should be able to take up Lanman's Reader the way its author designed it in the preface, i.e. starting with the easy Nala Story of the Mahabharata. Then follow the more difficult Hitopadesha and the Kathasaritsagara. The last two parts (Manava Dharmashastra and the Veda) are the most difficult ones. However notes, vocabulary carefully graded progression of the texts make it a highly enjoyable device for learning more about the language but also about the fascinating realm of ancient indian literature and culture. I highly recommend this book!