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A History Of Sanskrit Literature

A History Of Sanskrit Literature

Macdonell, Arthur a.

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Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 142862192X
ISBN13: 9781428621923
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: May 26 2006
Pages: 484
Weight: 1.55
Height: 1.08 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A History of Sanskrit Literature by Arthur A. MacDonell is a comprehensive study of the literary traditions of ancient India written in the Sanskrit language. The book covers the period from the earliest known texts to the end of the classical period, providing a detailed analysis of the major works and authors of each era. MacDonell delves into the religious and philosophical themes of the literature, as well as the social and political contexts in which they were produced. He also examines the literary forms and genres of Sanskrit literature, such as epic poetry, drama, and lyric poetry. The book includes translations of select passages from the works discussed, as well as a glossary of Sanskrit terms and a bibliography for further reading. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and literature of ancient India.Survey Of Literature From Ancient India, Mostly Hindu Holy Texts But Also Some Poetry And Fairy Tales. Includes Vedas, Sutras, Ramayana, Kavya, Etc. Plot Summaries, Philosophical Underpinnings, Etc., With Short Excerpts From The Originals, In English Translation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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