A Concise History of Classical Sanskrit Literature - Softcover

Gaurinath Sastri

Softcover

ISBN 10: 812080175X ISBN 13: 9788120801752

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass, 2013

Synopsis

This book contains an elaborate account of all branches of Classical Sanskrit Literature on the basis of literary, epigraphical and numismatical sources. In 23 chapters, each chapter dealing with a particular topic arranged chronologically. Chapter I-V are on the Epics, Puranas, Tantras, Post-Epic and Inscriptional poetry. Chr. VI deals with Early Buddhist works in Sanskrit. Chrs. VII-XII are related to the Court Epics, Drama, Poetry, Historical Writings, Prose and Campu literature. Chrs. XIII-XXI are related to the Court Epics, Drama, Poetry, Historical Writings, Prose and Campu literature. Chrs. XIII-XXI discuss Grammar, Poetics, Dramaturgy, Metrics, Lexicography, Civil and Religious Laws, Politics, Erotics, Medicine, Astronomy, Mathematics and Astrology. Chrs. XXII-XXIII treat miscellaneous sciences as well as Hindu Philosophical thought.

The book is documented with a critical apparatus. Beside notes and references it has an illuminating Introduction and index of authors and works.

About this title

About the Author

Gauri Nath Sastri , Principal Sanskrit College, Calcutta did a yeoman service for the development of Sanskrit language and literature. He was initiated into the traditions of Sanskrit Scholarship in Paninian philosophy by Mahamahopadhyaya Harachandra Shastri.

Edition details

• Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 812080175X
• ISBN 13: 9788120801752
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 220