Magometov, A. A. The Megeb Dialect of the Dargwa Language (Megebskiy dialekt darginskogo yazyka), 1982. In Russian.

Магометов А. А.
Мегебский диалект даргинского языка. / [Исследования и тексты].
Тбилиси : Издательство «Мецниереба», 1982.
230 с. ; Обычный формат. Мягкая издательская бумажная обложка. Тираж 700 экз.
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Magometov, Alexander.
The Megeb Dialect of the Dargwa Language.
Tbilisi : Metsniereba Publishing House, 1982.
230 pp. ; Regular format. Original paper softcover. Edition of 700 copies. In Russian.

This 1982 monograph is a foundational linguistic study focused on one of the most unique and divergent varieties of the Dargwa language group. Written by Alexander Magometov, a leading Caucasianist and expert on the languages of Dagestan, the text provides a deep dive into the internal logic of the Megeb dialect, including the arrangement of its complex morphological system and its distinctive phonological features. Spoken in a single village (Megeb) surrounded by Avar-speaking territories, the dialect serves as a fascinating example of linguistic isolation and evolution. Magometov’s work is characterized by its rigorous structural analysis, offering a comprehensive grammar that covers everything from the phonetic inventory to the nuances of verb conjugation and case marking.
The volume is structured into several scholarly sections, featuring both analytical descriptions and primary linguistic materials. Beyond the grammatical sketches, the 230 pages include valuable folk texts, specimens of speech, and a specialized lexicon, making it an indispensable resource for comparative Caucasology. Published by the Georgian Academy of Sciences' Metsniereba house in Tbilisi, the book reflects the high academic standards of the Caucasian linguistic school. Given its highly specialized nature and an extremely limited print run of only 700 copies, this 1982 edition is a significant bibliographical rarity. For bibliophiles, linguists, and collectors of academic Caucasiana, this volume is a vital primary source, documenting a vanishing linguistic heritage and the profound complexity of the North Caucasian language family.