Author: R. G. HarshéPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Observations on the Life and Works of Bhavabhūti
Author: R. G. HarshéBhavabhūti; [his Date, Life, and Works
Author: Vasudev Vishnu MirashiPublisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
ISBN: 9788120811805
Category : Authors, Indic
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Bhavabhuti has been unanimously acclaimed as an eminent Sanskrit poet, second only to Kalidasa. The present work deals with the various problems concerning this great poet of Vidarbha such as the identification of his birthplace, his identity with Umbeka, the location of the god Kalapriyanatha at whose fairs all his plays were first staged, the chronological relation of his Uttra-Rama-charita to the Kundamala of Dhiranga, the influence of his works on later Sanskrit dramatists and so forth. Besides, the present work gives a detailed account of the plots of all his plays with numerous citations from them together with their English rendering, which will enable ordinary readers to appreciate his poetic genius and dramatic talent. it also states in detail the poet`s views on various religious, political and social matters. The present work is thus designed to meet the needs of both the ordinary and the critical readers of Bhavabhuti`s works.
A Companion to Sanskrit Literature
Author: Sures Chandra BanerjiPublisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
ISBN: 9788120800632
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 838
Book Description
In course of his studies in Sanskrit literature and research relating to various aspects of it, the author of the present work often felt the need of a vade mecum containing brief accounts of authors and works, information about the principal characters of Sanskrit plays, poems and prose works, the meaning of certain technical terms in common use, the common geographical names and the notable myths and legends. A Companion to Sanskrit Literature, the first work of its kind, covers a period of nearly 3500 years from the Vedic age down to the modern times. It seeks to acquaint the reader, within a brief compass, with the contents of outstanding works and authors in Sanskrit literature, followed by up-to-date bibliographies. Brief accounts of the important character in well-known poems, dramas and prose works have also been given. Important geographical names, with their modern identification as far as practicable, have also been laid down. Common technical terms, used in the different branches of Sanskrit literature, have been briefly explained, Prominent figures in myths and legends have been dealt with. In a number of appendices, various kinds of useful information about Sanskrit literature including sciences, sports and pastimes, etc. in ancient and medieval India have been set forth. It is an indispensable vade mecum for the general readers, the specialists and researchers. It is like a capsule taking the reader through the vast firmament of Sanskrit literature up to remote ages. -- Amazon.com.
Bhavabhuti and His Place in Sanskrit Literature
Author: Anundoram BorooahEncyclopaedia of Indian Literature
Author: Amaresh DattaPublisher: Sahitya Akademi
ISBN: 9788126018031
Category : Indic literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1038
Book Description
A Major Activity Of The Sahitya Akademi Is The Preparation Of An Encyclopaedia Of Indian Literature. The Venture, Covering Twenty-Two Languages Of India, Is The First Of Its Kind. Written In English, The Encyclopaedia Gives A Comprehensive Idea Of The Growth And Development Of Indian Literature. The Entries On Authors, Books And General Topics Have Been Tabulated By The Concerned Advisory Boards And Finalised By A Steering Committee. Hundreds Of Writers All Over The Country Contributed Articles On Various Topics. The Encyclopaedia, Planned As A Six-Volume Project, Has Been Brought Out. The Sahitya Akademi Embarked Upon This Project In Right Earnest In 1984. The Efforts Of The Highly Skilled And Professional Editorial Staff Started Showing Results And The First Volume Was Brought Out In 1987. The Second Volume Was Brought Out In 1988, The Third In 1989, The Fourth In 1991, The Fifth In 1992, And The Sixth Volume In 1994. All The Six Volumes Together Include Approximately 7500 Entries On Various Topics, Literary Trends And Movements, Eminent Authors And Significant Works. The First Three Volume Were Edited By Prof. Amaresh Datta, Fourth And Fifth Volume By Mohan Lal And Sixth Volume By Shri K.C.Dutt.
A Descriptive Catalogue of Poets Quoted in Sanskrit Anthologies and Inscriptions
Author: Ludwik SternbachPublisher:
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Category : Poets, Indic
Languages : en
Pages : 698
Book Description
Sanskrit Textual Criticism
Author: Vijaya PaṇḍyāPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sanskrit drama
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Articles, chiefly on Sanskrit drama.
Sanskrit and World Culture
Author: Wolfgang MorgenrothPublisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3112320948
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 776
Book Description
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Encyclopaedia of Indian Theatre: Major Sanskrit dramatists
Author: Biswajit SinhaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bengali drama
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Sanskrit Literature: A-Dh
Author: J. N. BhattacharyaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sanskrit literature
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description