Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
A History Of Indian Literature: From Vedic Times To The Present Day

A History Of Indian Literature: From Vedic Times To The Present Day

Gowen, Herbert H.

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesPoetry CriticismGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1163149179
ISBN13: 9781163149171
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 612
Weight: 1.78
Height: 1.24 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A History of Indian Literature: From Vedic Times to the Present Day is a comprehensive book written by Herbert H. Gowen that explores the rich and diverse literary tradition of India. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the evolution of Indian literature from the Vedic period to the contemporary era. It covers a wide range of literary genres, including poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction.The book begins with an introduction to the Vedic literature, which is considered the oldest and most sacred literature of India. It then traces the development of Indian literature through different historical periods, including the Classical Age, the Medieval Period, and the Modern Era. The author examines the major literary works of each period and discusses their significance and influence on Indian culture and society.The book also explores the different linguistic traditions of India, such as Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, and Hindi. It highlights the unique features of each language and their contribution to the Indian literary tradition.In addition to discussing the literary works, the book also provides insights into the social, political, and cultural context in which they were produced. It examines the role of literature in shaping the Indian identity and its impact on the country's history and culture.Overall, A History of Indian Literature: From Vedic Times to the Present Day is an essential read for anyone interested in Indian literature and culture. It offers a comprehensive overview of the rich and diverse literary tradition of India and provides a deeper understanding of the country's history and culture.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.

2 different editions

Also available

Also in

Fiction Anthologies

View All