Watkins, Calvert
Overview
Works: | 115 works in 390 publications in 6 languages and 5,693 library holdings |
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Genres: | Dictionaries Reference works Conference papers and proceedings Festschriften Bibliographies Criticism, interpretation, etc History |
Roles: | Author, Editor, Contributor, Other, htt, Dedicatee |
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Most widely held works about
Calvert Watkins
- Calvert Watkins : (13 March 1933-20 March 2013) by H. Craig Melchert( )
Most widely held works by
Calvert Watkins
How to kill a dragon : aspects of Indo-European poetics by
Calvert Watkins(
)
38 editions published between 1995 and 2001 in English and held by 2,223 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In How to Kill a Dragon Calvert Watkins follows the continuum of poetic formulae in Indo-European languages, from Old Hittite to medieval Irish. He uses the comparative method to reconstruct traditional poetic formulae of considerable complexity that stretch as far back as the original common language. Thus, Watkins reveals the antiquity and tenacity of the Indo-European poetic tradition
38 editions published between 1995 and 2001 in English and held by 2,223 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In How to Kill a Dragon Calvert Watkins follows the continuum of poetic formulae in Indo-European languages, from Old Hittite to medieval Irish. He uses the comparative method to reconstruct traditional poetic formulae of considerable complexity that stretch as far back as the original common language. Thus, Watkins reveals the antiquity and tenacity of the Indo-European poetic tradition
Studies in memory of Warren Cowgill, 1929-1985 : papers from the Fourth East Coast Indo-European Conference, Cornell University,
June 6-9, 1985 by East Coast Indo-European Conference(
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26 editions published in 1987 in English and German and held by 1,170 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
26 editions published in 1987 in English and German and held by 1,170 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The American heritage dictionary of Indo-European roots by
American Heritage Publishing Company(
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28 editions published between 1985 and 2011 in English and held by 966 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the nature, origins, and development of language and lists the meanings and associated word for more than thirteen thousand Indo-European root words
28 editions published between 1985 and 2011 in English and held by 966 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the nature, origins, and development of language and lists the meanings and associated word for more than thirteen thousand Indo-European root words
The American Heritage dictionary of the English language by
Joseph P Pickett(
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2 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 242 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Revised fifth edition contains 10,000 new words and senses, over 4,000 ... new full-color images, and authoritative, up-to-date guidance on usage from the ... American Heritage Usage Panel ... Thousands of definitions have been revised in rapidly changing fields such as astronomy and biology, geographical entries and maps have been completely updated, and the dictionary's signature feature notes on word history, synonymy, and language variation have been enhanced and improved. --From publisher description
2 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 242 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Revised fifth edition contains 10,000 new words and senses, over 4,000 ... new full-color images, and authoritative, up-to-date guidance on usage from the ... American Heritage Usage Panel ... Thousands of definitions have been revised in rapidly changing fields such as astronomy and biology, geographical entries and maps have been completely updated, and the dictionary's signature feature notes on word history, synonymy, and language variation have been enhanced and improved. --From publisher description
Indogermanische Grammatik by
Jerzy Kuryłowicz(
Book
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10 editions published between 1968 and 1969 in German and Multiple languages and held by 174 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 1968 and 1969 in German and Multiple languages and held by 174 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Indo-European origins of the Celtic verb by
Calvert Watkins(
Book
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13 editions published between 1962 and 1969 in English and Undetermined and held by 135 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
13 editions published between 1962 and 1969 in English and Undetermined and held by 135 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mír curad : studies in honor of Calvert Watkins(
Book
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11 editions published in 1998 in 5 languages and held by 103 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published in 1998 in 5 languages and held by 103 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Indo-European origins of the Celtic verb by
Calvert Watkins(
Book
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31 editions published between 1962 and 1970 in English and held by 75 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
31 editions published between 1962 and 1970 in English and held by 75 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Selected writings by
Calvert Watkins(
Book
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in English and held by 73 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
in English and held by 73 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Die Namen für Satzinhalte im Griechischen und im Indogermanischen by
Roberto Gusmani(
)
1 edition published in 2011 in German and held by 43 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2011 in German and held by 43 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Indogermanische Grammatik by
Calvert Watkins(
Book
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11 editions published in 1969 in German and held by 38 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published in 1969 in German and held by 38 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Selected writings by
Calvert Watkins(
Book
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12 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 37 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 37 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recent developments in Hittite archaeology and history : papers in memory of Hans G. Güterbock by
Harry A Hoffner(
)
3 editions published between 2002 and 2021 in English and held by 33 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This collection of scholarly essays centered in Hittitology pays tribute to the life and distinguished career of Hans Güterbock. Stemming from research papers presented at the 1997 meeting of the American Oriental Society, this volume reexamines the philological, historical, and archaeological evidence from the Hittite period. Reporting on new archaeological excavations, philological study, and historical research, these scholars inform and sharpen our knowledge of ancient Anatolia
3 editions published between 2002 and 2021 in English and held by 33 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This collection of scholarly essays centered in Hittitology pays tribute to the life and distinguished career of Hans Güterbock. Stemming from research papers presented at the 1997 meeting of the American Oriental Society, this volume reexamines the philological, historical, and archaeological evidence from the Hittite period. Reporting on new archaeological excavations, philological study, and historical research, these scholars inform and sharpen our knowledge of ancient Anatolia
Selected writings by
Calvert Watkins(
Book
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7 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 30 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 30 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Introduzione alla lingua e alla cultura degli indoeuropei by
Enrico Campanile(
Book
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5 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in Italian and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in Italian and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Selected writings by
Calvert Watkins(
Book
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11 editions published between 1994 and 2008 in English and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 1994 and 2008 in English and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Geschichte der indogermanischen Verbalflexion by
Calvert Watkins(
Book
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3 editions published in 1969 in German and Undetermined and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1969 in German and Undetermined and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Studies in Memory of Warren Cowgill (1929-1985) : Papers from the Fourth East Coast Indo-European Conference Cornell University,
June 6-9, 1985(
)
3 editions published between 1987 and 2013 in English and held by 21 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published between 1987 and 2013 in English and held by 21 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Indo-European studies by
Harvard University(
Book
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11 editions published between 1977 and 1981 in English and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 1977 and 1981 in English and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Indogermanische Grammatik by
Calvert Watkins(
Book
)
4 editions published in 1969 in German and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 1969 in German and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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- Cowgill, Warren 1929-1985 Other Honoree Author Dedicatee
- Kuryłowicz, Jerzy 1895-1978 Bibliographic antecedent Other Author Editor
- Pinker, Steven 1954-
- Rickford, John R. 1949-
- Huehnergard, John
- Pickett, Joseph P. Editor
- Mayrhofer, Manfred 1926-2011 Other Editor
- Oliver, Lisi Editor
- Lindner, Thomas 1968-
- Bammesberger, Alfred 1938-
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Antiquities Celtic languages--Etymology Celtic languages--Verb Civilization, Ancient Classical literature Comparative linguistics Cowgill, Warren, English language English language--Etymology Excavations (Archaeology) Greek language--Noun Greek language--Word formation Hittites Hittites--Religion Hittites--Rites and ceremonies Indo-Aryan languages--Grammar, Comparative Indo-European languages Indo-European languages--Etymology Indo-European languages--Grammar Indo-European languages--Grammar, Comparative Indo-European languages--Noun Indo-European languages--Roots Indo-European languages--Verb Indo-European languages--Word formation Indo-European philology Indo-Europeans Linguistics Oral-formulaic analysis Poetics Poetry, Ancient Poetry, Medieval Proto-Indo-European language Turkey Watkins, Calvert
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Calvert Watkins American linguist and philologist (1933-2013)
Calvert Watkins Amerikaans taalkundige (1933-2013)
Calvert Watkins filologo e linguista statunitense
Calvert Watkins United States of America karimba ŋun nyɛ doo
Calvert Watkins US-amerikanischer Sprachwissenschaftler und Klassischer Philologe
Watkins, Calvert W.
Watkins, Calvert W. 1933-2013
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