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  • av Allasani Peddana
    404,-

    The Story of Manu, by sixteenth-century poet Allasani Peddana, is the definitive literary monument of Telugu civilization and a powerful embodiment of the culture of Vijayanagara, the last of the great premodern south Indian states. It describes kingship and its exigencies at the time of Krishnadevaraya, Peddana's close friend and patron.

  • av Bharavi
    403,-

    Arjuna and the Hunter, by the sixth-century poet Bharavi, portrays Arjuna's travels to the Himalayas, where Shiva tests the hero's courage in combat and bestows upon him an invincible weapon. This is a masterful contemplation of ethical conduct, ascetic discipline, and religious devotion-enduring themes in Indian literature.

  • av Raghavanka
    395,-

    In Raghavanka's poetic masterpiece The Life of Harishchandra, a powerful sage tests King Harishchandra's commitment to truth. He suffers utter deprivation but refuses to yield. This spirited translation, the first from Kannada into any language, brings one of ancient India's most enduring legends to a global readership.

  • av Magha
    406,-

    Magha's The Killing of Shishupala is a celebrated seventh-century Sanskrit poem that tells the story of Shishupala's refusal to honor the divine Krishna at the coronation of Yudhishthira. Through this translation, the first into English, readers gain access to a sophisticated work that has dazzled Indian audiences for a thousand years.

  • av Shah Abdul Latif
    358,-

    Shah Abdul Latif's Risalo is acknowledged as the greatest classic of Sindhi literature. In this collection of Sufi verses, composed for musical performance, the poet creates a vast imaginative world of interlocking references to Islamic themes of mystical and divine love and the scenery, society, and legends of the Sindh region.

  • - A Translation of the Therigatha
     
    245,-

    The Therigatha, part of the Pali canon of Buddhist scripture, is one of the oldest surviving works by women, composed more than two millennia ago by some of the first Buddhist women-theris-honored for their religious achievements. With a spare and elegant style, this powerful translation introduces us to a classic of world literature.

  • av Bullhe Shah
    245 - 357,-

    The poetry of Bullhe Shah, who drew upon Sufi mysticism, is considered one of the glories of premodern Panjabi literature. His lyrics, famous for their vivid style and outspoken denunciation of artificial religious divisions, have been held in affection by Muslims, Sikhs, and Hindus, and continue to win audiences in the global Panjabi diaspora.

  • av Abu'l-Fazl
    354 - 415,-

    The History of Akbar by Abu'l-Fazl is one of the most important works of Indo-Persian history and a touchstone of prose artistry. In this volume, Humayun's turbulent reign ends, and Akbar ascends his father's throne.

  • av Tulsidas
    354 - 385,-

    The Epic of Ram by Tulsidas has become the most beloved retelling of the ancient Ramayana story across northern India and an influential literary masterpiece. This volume presents the poet's grand introduction to Ram, setting the stage for his advent and divine mission.

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