Love Song of the Dark Lord - (Translations from the Asian Classics) 20th Edition (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Jayadeva's dramatic lyrical poem Gitagovinda is one of the most important works in Indian literature and a source of religious inspiration in both medieval and contemporary Vaishnavism.
- About the Author: Barbara Stoller Miller translated many works of Indian literature, including The Bhagavad-Gita: Krishna's Counsel in Time of War and The Hermit & the Love Thief: Sanskrit Poems of Bharitrihari and Bilhana (both Columbia).
- 254 Pages
- Poetry, Ancient & Classical
- Series Name: Translations from the Asian Classics
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About the Book
This is one of the most important works in Indian literature and a source of religious inspiration in both medieval and contemporary Vaishnavism.
Book Synopsis
Jayadeva's dramatic lyrical poem Gitagovinda is one of the most important works in Indian literature and a source of religious inspiration in both medieval and contemporary Vaishnavism. Revealing an intense earthly passion to express the complexities of divine and human love, its songs are an important part of Indian devotional music and literature.
The twentith anniversary edition of the renowned translation by noted scholar Barbara Stoler MIller brings this classic to a new generation of readers and offers fresh insights for those familiar with the text.Review Quotes
Excellent...[This translation] beautifully renders the Sanskrit lyric into poetic English and captures the rich imagery and musical rythms of Jayadeva's language.-- "Choice"
This Gitagovinda will be the English standard for our generation.-- "ASIA Bulletin"
About the Author
Barbara Stoller Miller translated many works of Indian literature, including The Bhagavad-Gita: Krishna's Counsel in Time of War and The Hermit & the Love Thief: Sanskrit Poems of Bharitrihari and Bilhana (both Columbia).Dimensions (Overall): 8.98 Inches (H) x 5.84 Inches (W) x .42 Inches (D)
Weight: .48 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 254
Genre: Poetry
Sub-Genre: Ancient & Classical
Series Title: Translations from the Asian Classics
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Street Date: November 26, 1997
TCIN: 82975395
UPC: 9780231110976
Item Number (DPCI): 247-21-7117
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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