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A History of Indian Literature (Vol. 1): Introduction, Veda, Epics, Puranas and
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A History of Indian Literature (Vol. 1): Introduction, Veda, Epics, Puranas and Tantras Hardcover - 1999

by Maurice Winternitz, V. Srinivasa Sarma

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Motilal Banarsidass . Hardcover. New. The present English Translation is based on the original German work written by Professor Winternitz and has been revised in the light of further researches on the subject by different scholars in India and elsewhere.Volume I is divided into two section. Section I relates to Veda (the Four Samhitas), Brahmanas, Aranyaka, Upanisads, Vedangas and the literature of the Ritual. Section II relates to the study of two great Epics of India-the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. It carries out a general survey of the Puranic literature, and provides ample information about the Tantras too.Volume II contains two section viz. Buddhism and Jainism. The edition has been translated from the original, incorporating the additional information as found in Mrs. Ketkar's translation from which a larger part of the text has been reproduced here verbatim.Volume III covers the history of classical Sanskrit literature and scientific Indian literature with its characteristics, grammar, lexicography, philosophy, dharmasastra, architecture, sangitasastra, kamasastra, ayurveda, astronomy, astrology and mathematics and also has an appendix.
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  • Title A History of Indian Literature (Vol. 1): Introduction, Veda, Epics, Puranas and Tantras
  • Author Maurice Winternitz, V. Srinivasa Sarma
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition Reprint
  • Condition New
  • Pages 602p.
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Motilal Banarsidass , Delhi, India
  • Date January 1, 1999
  • Bookseller's Inventory # DKPD-9788120802643
  • ISBN 9788120802643

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