About the Book: A Compendious Sanskrit Grammar, with a Brief Sketch of Scenic Prakrit by Hjalmar Edgren is a concise and scholarly guide to Classical Sanskrit grammar, covering essential principles of phonology, morphology, and syntax in a clear, systematic format. Designed for students, teachers, and researchers, the book provides a practical foundation for understanding Sanskrit texts across Indian literature, religion, philosophy, and linguistics, while its overview of Scenic Prakrit offers valuable context on the language used in ancient Indian drama. Renowned for its clarity and academic precision, this classic grammar remains a useful reference for anyone studying Sanskrit and Indo-Aryan languages.