My Autobiography: A Fragment (ePub)

Friedrich Max Müller, known predominantly as F. Max Müller, was an eminent German philologist and Orientalist, intimately associated with the study of Indian languages and culture. Born on December 6, 1823, in Dessau, he became a British citizen in his later life and carved his niche as one of the foremost scholars of comparative religion and mythology. Müller's academic rigor and scholarly contributions spanned varied disciplines, from linguistics to religious studies. 'My Autobiography: A Fragment,' offers insights into his personal journey, intertwining his scholarly endeavors with the narrative of his life, providing readers with an intimate portrait of the man behind the academic legacy. Müller is esteemed for his critical role in editing the fifty-volume series 'The Sacred Books of the East,' a monumental collection of Asian religious texts translated into English. His literary style, marked by meticulous research and a deep respect for the cultures he studied, reflects his commitment to uncovering the universal aspects of human thought through the lens of language and mythology. Müller's works are foundational texts in the field of religious studies, presenting a vast landscape of ideas that continue to influence scholars today. His contributions to understanding the linguistic roots and connections of the Indo-European family of languages have laid the groundwork for subsequent linguistic and ethnological studies.