Language – Its Nature, Development and Origin

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Language – Its Nature, Development and Origin
• Author: Otto Jespersen
• ISBN-13: 9789367215302
• Pages: 578 (xxiv + 553)
• Price: ₹599
• First Published: 1922
• Reprint Edition: 2026
• Publisher: Doaba Publications
• Language: English
• Genre: Linguistics / Language Studies / Philosophy of Language

Description

Language: Its Nature, Development and Origin by Otto Jespersen is a monumental contribution to the scientific study of language. First published in 1922, this work explores the origins, structure, and evolution of human speech in extraordinary depth. Jespersen examines language as a living, evolving system – shaped by history, culture, psychology, and the innate creativity of humankind.

Divided into four major sections – the history of linguistic science, the child and language learning, the individual and society, and the development of language – the book provides a sweeping view of how languages emerge, change, and influence thought. Jespersen’s synthesis of linguistic, biological, and social perspectives remains a milestone in the understanding of human communication.

This 2026 Doaba Publications Reprint Edition presents the complete text (xxiv + 553 pages) with modern, reader-friendly typesetting. It is indispensable for linguists, students, educators, and general readers fascinated by how language mirrors the human mind.

Key Features

• Classic linguistic masterpiece by Otto Jespersen
• Examines the origin, evolution, and structure of language
• Combines linguistic science with psychology and cultural analysis
• Essential for students and researchers in language and literature
• Reprinted in 2026 by Doaba Publications with scholarly clarity

Publisher Information

• Publisher: Doaba Publications
• Address: Shanti Mohan House, 16 Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi – 110002
• Email: care@doababooks.com
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• Edition: Reprint 2026