| Commentator |
Wilson, Epiphanius, 1845-1916 |
| Author |
Dutt, Toru, 1856-1877 |
| Author |
Kalidasa |
| Author |
Valmiki |
| Translator |
Arnold, Edwin, Sir, 1832-1904 |
| Translator |
Griffith, Ralph T. H. (Ralph Thomas Hotchkin), 1826-1906 |
| Translator |
Monier-Williams, Monier, Sir, 1819-1899 |
| Title |
Hindu literature : Comprising The Book of good counsels, Nala and Damayanti, The Ramayana, and Sakoontala
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Susan Skinner and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Hindu Literature: Comprising The Book of Good Counsels, Nala and Damayanti, The Rámáyana, and Sakoontalá" by Epiphanius Wilson is a collection of ancient Indian fables, epic tales, and philosophical narratives likely compiled in the late 19th century. This anthology features famous stories such as "Nala and Damayanti" and selections from the "Rámáyana," with an overarching theme that explores wisdom, morality, and the human experience against a backdrop of mythological context and cultural heritage. The opening of the collection begins with "The Book of Good Counsels," specifically a preface by the translator describing the significance of the original Sanskrit text, the "Hitopadesa," which includes various stories and maxims aimed at imparting wisdom and ethical teaching. The story begins in the city of Pataliputra, where King Sudarsana worries about his sons' lack of wisdom. This leads him to seek the assistance of the sage Vishnu-Sarman, who agrees to teach the princes through engaging tales. The first tale within introduces themes of friendship and caution through the adventures of animals, emphasizing the importance of wise counsel and the consequences of deceit and folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
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| Subject |
Sanskrit literature -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13268 |
| Release Date |
Aug 24, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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