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The Works of Sir William Jones - Volume 1

The Works of Sir William Jones - Volume 1

Teignmouth, Lord
Jones, William, Jr.

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Literary CriticismIndian & South Asian History

ISBN10: 1108055680
ISBN13: 9781108055680
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: Mar 28 2013
Pages: 444
Weight: 1.23
Height: 0.99 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A renowned Enlightenment polymath, Sir William Jones (1746-94) was a lawyer, translator and poet who wrote authoritatively on politics, comparative linguistics and oriental literature. Known initially for his Persian translations and political radicalism, Jones became further celebrated for his study and translation of ancient Sanskrit texts following his appointment to the supreme court in Calcutta in 1783. He spent the next eleven years introducing Europe to the mysticism and rationality of Hinduism, becoming a pioneer in comparative religion. Through works such as his nine 'Hymns' to Hindu deities and his translation of the Sanskrit classic Sacontalá, Jones inspired and influenced Romantic writers from William Blake to August Wilhelm Schlegel. These thirteen volumes of his works, published in 1807, begin with a memoir by his friend and editor Lord Teignmouth (1751-1834). Volume 1 explores Jones' heritage and birth through to his departure for India.

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