Sanskrit And Its Kindred Literatures

Studies In Comparative Mythology

von Laura Elizabeth Poor

476 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Sanskrit And Its Kindred Literatures: Studies In Comparative Mythology is a scholarly work by Laura Elizabeth Poor that explores the rich and diverse literary traditions of Sanskrit and its related languages. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the mythology and religious beliefs of the ancient Indian civilization, focusing on the similarities and differences between the various literary works of the region.The book begins with an overview of the Sanskrit language and its evolution over time. It then delves into the various mythological and religious texts of the region, including the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Puranas, and the Mahabharata. The author examines the themes and motifs that are common across these texts, such as the concept of dharma, the role of gods and goddesses, and the cycles of creation and destruction.Throughout the book, the author also compares the Sanskrit texts with other ancient literary traditions, such as Greek and Roman mythology, and draws parallels between them. She also explores the influence of Sanskrit literature on later literary traditions, such as the works of William Shakespeare and John Milton.Sanskrit And Its Kindred Literatures: Studies In Comparative Mythology is a comprehensive and insightful work that will appeal to scholars and students of Indian literature, mythology, and religion. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent and the enduring influence of its literary traditions on the world.An Attempt To Put All Literature Upon That New Basis Which Has Been Created By The New Sciences Of Comparative Philology And Comparative Mythology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Sprache und Sprachwissenschaft Sprachwissenschaft, Linguistik
• ISBN: 9781425490645
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 05.05.2006
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC