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A History of Sanskrit Literature — Arthur Anthony Macdonell

A History of Sanskrit Literature

Arthur Anthony Macdonell

  • History
  • Book language: English
  • 392 pages

A History of Sanskrit Literature is a scholarly overview of Sanskrit literature from the Vedic period to later works. Written by Arthur A. Macdonell, it traces the development of Indian thought and culture through its literary heritage. It offers a comprehensive introduction for anyone interested in ancient Indian texts.

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Text source: gutenberg.org · The work is in the public domain.

Contents

  1. Preface
  2. Contents
  3. A History of Sanskrit Literature Chapter I Introductory
  4. Chapter II The Vedic Period
  5. Chapter III The Rigveda
  6. Chapter IV Poetry of the Rigveda
  7. Chapter V Philosophy of the Rigveda
  8. Chapter VI The Rigvedic Age
  9. Chapter VII The Later Vedas
  10. Chapter VIII The Brāhmaṇas (Circa 800–500 B.C.)
  11. Chapter IX The Sūtras (Circa 500–200 B.C.)
  12. Chapter X The Epics (Circa 500–50 B.C.)
  13. Chapter XI Kāvya or Court Epic (Circa 200 B.C.–1100 A.D.)
  14. Chapter XII Lyric Poetry (Circa 400–1100 A.D.)
  15. Chapter XIII The Drama (Circa 400–1000 A.D.)
  16. Chapter XIV Fairy Tales and Fables (Circa 400–1100 A.D.)
  17. Chapter XV Philosophy
  18. Chapter XVI Sanskrit Literature and the West
  19. Appendix on Technical Literature
  20. Bibliographical Notes
  21. Index
  22. D. APPLETON AND COMPANY’S PUBLICATIONS.
  23. Colophon
  24. THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG™ LICENSE

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