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Metrical Translations from Sanskrit Writers with an Introduction, Many Prose Versions and Parallel Passages from Classical Authors

Metrical Translations from Sanskrit Writers with an Introduction, Many Prose Versions and Parallel Passages from Classical Authors

Muir, J.

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral PoetryHinduism

ISBN10: 1162729384
ISBN13: 9781162729381
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 422
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Muir's Metrical Translations from Sanskrit Writers is a comprehensive collection of translated Sanskrit poetry, accompanied by an introduction, prose versions, and parallel passages from classical authors. The book features a wide range of Sanskrit writers, including Kalidasa, Bhartrihari, and Bhavabhuti, and covers themes such as love, nature, and spirituality. The translations are presented in metrical form, allowing readers to appreciate the musicality and rhythm of the original Sanskrit. Muir's introduction provides context and background information on the Sanskrit literary tradition, making this book an excellent resource for those interested in Indian literature and culture. The inclusion of prose versions and parallel passages from classical authors also makes this book a valuable tool for comparative literary analysis. Overall, Metrical Translations from Sanskrit Writers is a rich and illuminating collection of Sanskrit poetry that offers readers a glimpse into the beauty and complexity of this ancient literary tradition.1879. In this volume Muir has translated and collected some of the best sentiments to be found in Sanskrit writers.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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