B. G. Hewitt

Introduction to the Study of the Languages of the Caucasus

The Caucasus for its size can boast more languages than any other region on earth. Of the 40 or so native tongues Georgian is the most widely spoken (by up to 5 million, of whom 3 million are ethnic Georgians). With its own unique script, Georgian has been written since the 4th century and has a rich literature of all genres. Outside Georgia, however, it has remained virtually unknown and unstudied, its grammatical intricacies being discussed by a small but ever growing succession of foreign specialists. The present work represents the first Reference Grammar of this challenging language to appear in English and is the summation of 20 years of intensive study by its author.

A Structural Reference Grammar

Georgian

Caucasian Perspectives

John A. C. Greppin

The Indigenous Languages of the Caucasus

This reader is designed to meet the requirements of students of the Georgian language who need to practice and extend their knowledge by familiarizing themselves with some original Georgian writing. The 20 texts contained in this volume cover a variety of subjects, aimed at introducing aspects of the culture, nature and peoples of Georgia to the student and so enhancing understanding of the country, its regional diversity and traditions, whilst at the same time improving understanding of its language.

B. G. Hewitt

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