A History of Sanskrit Literature by Arthur Anthony Macdonell
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"A History of Sanskrit Literature" by Arthur Anthony Macdonell is a scholarly account written in the late 19th century. This work addresses a significant gap in English literature, as it provides a comprehensive history of Sanskrit literature, showcasing its importance in understanding the cultural and intellectual life of ancient India. The book seeks to illuminate the intrinsic value of Sanskrit literature, as well as its impact on the civilization of the Indian
subcontinent. The opening of the text sets the stage for an exploration of Sanskrit literature, highlighting the lack of prior comprehensive works in English on the subject. Macdonell expresses the belief that the understanding of Sanskrit literature is not only crucial for scholars but also beneficial for those engaged in governing British India, as it reflects the values and philosophies of its people. He contrasts existing literature that is limited in scope with the expansive nature of Sanskrit works, emphasizing the need for an authoritative account that covers the breadth of Vedic and later epochs. Overall, the beginning serves as a prelude to a detailed examination of the historical significance, key texts, and the cultural heritage encapsulated within Sanskrit literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Macdonell, Arthur Anthony, 1854-1930 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04014095 |
| Title | A History of Sanskrit Literature |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures |
| Subject | Sanskrit literature -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41563 |
| Release Date | Dec 5, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1495 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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