A Grammar of the Pure and Mixed East Indian Dialects (An Old and Rare Book) By Herasim Lebedeff

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Herasim Lebedev, a remarkable figure of the 18th and 19th centuries, played a crucial role in the early history of Indological studies in Europe. His efforts to bridge the cultural gap between India, Russia, and Europe have long been overlooked. Recent discoveries have begun to illuminate his significant contributions.In Bengal, where he spent pivotal years, Lebedev was known primarily as a "Russian adventurer" involved in developing Bengali drama. Arriving in Calcutta in 1787, he established the first European-style playhouse in India in the 1790s, showcasing Bengali plays he had translated from English.Facing financial difficulties and opposition from British residents, Lebedev left India in 1797, leaving his work incomplete. His 1801 grammar of East Indian dialects and his 1805 Russian book on Hindu culture were not widely recognized until recently.The discovery of his papers in Moscow reveals Lebedev not as an adventurer, but as a dedicated scholar driven by both wanderlust and a quest for knowledge.