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A History Of Sanskrit Literature

A History Of Sanskrit Literature

Macdonell, Arthur a.

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral ChristianityGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1162943289
ISBN13: 9781162943282
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 484
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.97 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A History of Sanskrit Literature is a comprehensive book written by Arthur A. MacDonell that delves into the origins, development, and evolution of Sanskrit literature. The book covers a vast range of topics, including the Vedic period, the epics, the Puranas, the drama, the poetry, and the philosophy of the Sanskrit language. The author provides a detailed account of the various literary genres and their characteristics, as well as the historical and cultural context in which they emerged. He also explores the influence of Sanskrit literature on other cultures and languages, such as Greek, Latin, and Persian.The book is divided into ten chapters, each of which focuses on a specific period or genre of Sanskrit literature. The author uses a scholarly approach, drawing on a wide range of sources to provide a thorough and nuanced understanding of the subject matter.Overall, A History of Sanskrit Literature is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and culture of India, as well as for scholars and students of Sanskrit literature and language.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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