A broad survey of the evolution of Indian literature from the Aryan hymns through Brahmanism to Buddhism, with an account of the representative Indian epics and dramas; and a history of India derived from the literature generated by the various periods of its development, together with a comprehensive study of the vast body of Sanskrit literature. This title is cited and recommended by the Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature. A renowned authority on India, where he worked as an administrator in the Madras Civil ...
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A broad survey of the evolution of Indian literature from the Aryan hymns through Brahmanism to Buddhism, with an account of the representative Indian epics and dramas; and a history of India derived from the literature generated by the various periods of its development, together with a comprehensive study of the vast body of Sanskrit literature. This title is cited and recommended by the Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature. A renowned authority on India, where he worked as an administrator in the Madras Civil Service until ill-health forced him to return to England, R. W. Frazer (1854-1921) had an intimate knowledge of Sanskrit literature, spoke the Dravidian languages Tamil and Telugu, and was the author of a number of books on the subject of Indian literature.
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As New. 053043542X. Reprint edition (1970) of 1898 original. Green cloth boards, As New. No dust jacket. 470 pp. Including index. Book is firm in binding, unread, crisp interior. Free of any markings, not ex-library.; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 470 pages.
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Good. This is a hard cover book with green cloth covered boards. Title on spine is faded. Illustrated frontispiece with protective onionskin cover page. In amazing condition considering advanced age. Professional book dealer since 1975. All orders are processed promptly and packaged with the utmost care. Satisfaction guaranteed.