History of Indian Literature Vol. III
100: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers, 2008. Hardcover. Text in English. 758 pp. Minor edgewear.
The present work is an English translation of the two parts of Volume IlI of M. Winternitz's well-known 'History of Indian Literature' from the original German. Part I covers the history of Classical Sanskrit Literature comprising ornate poetry, dramatic poetry, narrative literature and Champus. Part II covers the characteristics of the Scientific Literature, Grammar, Lexicography, Philosophy Dharmasāstra, Arthasästra (Nitisåstra) Architecture, Sangītasāstra, Kāmasātra (Erotics), Ayurveda, Astronomy, Astrology and Mathematics This part also contains a useful Appendix surveying briefly the modern Indian literature in Tamil, Panjabi, Hindi Marathi and Bengali The work is meant alike for the beginners and the advanced students of Sanskrit literature. It helps the reader to make himself aware of what is and what is not of lasting importance and what standard should be applied to distinguish between more valuable and less valuable work. The author has tried to provide the reader with a clear and lucid representation of every type of Sanskrit literature and to introduce him to the pulsating heart of the spiritual creations of India. He gives solid grounds on which further researches may be carried on. Near Fine / Very Good. Item #4004
ISBN: 9788120800564
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