Illuminating Worlds: An Anthology of Classical Indian Literature

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ISBN 9789356407411|Paperback|320 pages|2024|Bloomsbury India

Illuminating Worlds: An Anthology of Classical Indian Literature by Srinivas Reddy offers a comprehensive exploration of India's rich literary heritage.

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ISBN 9789356407411|Paperback|320 pages|2024|Bloomsbury India

Illuminating Worlds: An Anthology of Classical Indian Literature by Srinivas Reddy offers a comprehensive exploration of India's rich literary heritage.

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Illuminating Worlds: An Anthology of Classical Indian Literature by Srinivas Reddy offers a comprehensive exploration of India’s rich literary heritage. This anthology presents a diverse collection of texts, spanning centuries and languages, from ancient Vedic hymns to the songs of Tamil bhakti.

The book is organized both chronologically and thematically, providing a broad perspective on Indian history while highlighting the deep connections between multiple literary traditions. It offers fresh and accessible translations of classical Indian texts, making them accessible to a wider audience.

Through this anthology, readers can delve into the philosophical musings of the Upanishads, the epic tales of the Mahabharata and Ramayana, the poetic beauty of the Sangam literature, and the devotional fervor of the Bhakti movement.

Illuminating Worlds is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the foundations of the world’s longest continuous multilingual literary tradition.

Author:

Srinivas Reddy

ISBN:

9789356407411

Binding:

Paperback

Pages:

320

Year of Publication:

2024

Publisher:

Bloomsbury India

Edition:

First

Condition:

New

Country of Origin:

India

About the Author

Dr. Srinivas Reddy studied South Asian literature at Brown University and UC Berkeley with a focus on classical Sanskrit and Telugu literatures. He also trained as a classical sitarist in the guru-shishya parampara and has performed around the world. His research interests include classical Indian literature and music, translation and Vijayanagara history.

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