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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
272
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
An authoritative multilingual collection from the Murty Classical Library of India, spanning 2,500 years of India's dazzling literary tradition and translated from a wide range of classical languages. It gathers romantic ghazals and devotional quatrains, epic battles and journeys of seekers, Buddhist women's paths to nirvana, and the Ramayana retold for new generations. Aimed at curious readers, students, and lovers of world literature, the tone is expansive, insightful, and inviting.
The content is presented as carefully translated selections across poetry, prose, and chronicles, with lucid introductions and contextual notes that illuminate language, culture, and history. The volume showcases works from Hindi, Kannada, Pali, Punjabi, Persian, Sanskrit, Telugu, and Urdu, including revered religious and literary traditions, court poetry, and epic narratives. Translations by leading scholars, with a foreword by an award-winning poet and translator, make these voices accessible to modern readers.
Reading this collection is an immersive journey through themes of love, devotion, courage, and spiritual inquiry. The reading experience is distinct for its blend of lyric intensity and historical breadth, guiding you through each piece without losing its original cadence. This is ideal for classroom discussion, study, or personal exploration, and it invites interactive learning as you compare translations and consider how context shapes meaning.
After finishing, readers gain a broadened perspective on a vast literary landscape, an appreciation for multilingual poetry and the craft of translation, and a curiosity that invites further exploration of world literature and its connections to today’s art, culture, and ideas.
Product Details
Author
Ranjit Hoskote
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Number of Pages
272
Language
English
SKU
BK0513051
ISBN
9780674298347
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20.3 x 13.4 x 1 cm
Binding
Hardback
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Ranjit Hoskote is an Indian poet, art critic, and cultural theorist. His writing spans poetry, criticism, and curatorial essays, reflecting deep engagement with literature, art, and cultural history. The author’s work continues to be widely read and valued for originality, clarity, and lasting relevance among diverse readers. The author’s work continues to be widely read and valued for originality, clarity, and lasting relevance among diverse readers.