Re: Constructed vertical writing systems?
| From: | Tristan McLeay <zsau@...> |
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| Date: | Tuesday, April 22, 2003, 8:37 |
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On Tue, 22 Apr 2003 tk1@DESPAMMED.COM wrote:
> Good day all,
>
> I am new here, so apologies if I am asking in the wrong forum.
Welcome! Most language-related things aren't off topic here, and those
that are, you caon still talk about! :)
> I am interested in vertical writing systems. So far the only such writing
> systems I know of are classical Chinese (and derivates e.g. Khitan), Manchu,
> Tolkien's Sarati, and Aniese (by iisem). Are there any other vertical
> writing systems around? If so, where can I find information on them?
I'm not sure if the Mongolian script has another name, but it's
vertically-written. Interestingly enough, the next line is to the right of
the previous (unlike Chinese and kin).
--
Tristan <kesuari@...>
Yesterday I was a dog. Today I'm a dog. Tomorrow I'll probably still
be a dog. Sigh! There's so little hope for advancement.
-- Snoopy
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