Medieval Indian Literature- An Anthology (Set of 4 Volumes)
Book Details
• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Author: K. Ayyappa Paniker
• Language: English
• Pages: 4036
• Cover: Hardcover
• Edition: 2015
• Dimensions: 24 cm x 16.5 cm
• Weight: 6.60 kg
About the Book
Medieval Indian Literature: An Anthology is a monumental scholarly work that presents a comprehensive survey of literary traditions across India during the medieval period, roughly spanning A.D. 1100 to 1800. This extensive anthology reflects one of the richest phases of Indian cultural and literary history and aims to provide readers with a historical and critical understanding of literature written in twenty-one Indian languages during this time.
The anthology is compiled with contributions from a large number of scholars and translators, presenting selections from nearly 700 authors translated into English by over 200 translators. The work offers both literary selections and critical surveys, helping readers understand the development, diversity, and cultural significance of Indian literary traditions across different regions and languages.
The first volume is divided into two major sections. The first part provides scholarly surveys of multiple Indian languages, discussing the origins of some languages that emerged during the medieval period and examining major literary trends and historical developments. The second part includes carefully chosen literary selections from Assamese, Bengali, and Dogri traditions, presenting excerpts from important works written during this era. These selections highlight the creativity, philosophical thought, and cultural richness that shaped Indian literature during the medieval age.
Edited by the renowned Malayalam poet and literary scholar Dr. K. Ayyappa Paniker, the anthology stands as a major academic resource for scholars, researchers, and students of Indian literature. Paniker, a pioneer of modern Malayalam poetry and an influential literary critic, contributed significantly to the study and promotion of Indian literary traditions. His academic work, along with his translations and poetry, earned him several prestigious honors including the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award.
This comprehensive anthology is an essential reference work for anyone interested in the historical development of Indian literature, comparative literary studies, and the rich multilingual heritage of India.
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Medieval Indian Literature- An Anthology (Set of 4 Volumes)
Medieval Indian Literature- An Anthology (Set of 4 Volumes)
Book Details
• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Author: K. Ayyappa Paniker
• Language: English
• Pages: 4036
• Cover: Hardcover
• Edition: 2015
• Dimensions: 24 cm x 16.5 cm
• Weight: 6.60 kg
About the Book
Medieval Indian Literature: An Anthology is a monumental scholarly work that presents a comprehensive survey of literary traditions across India during the medieval period, roughly spanning A.D. 1100 to 1800. This extensive anthology reflects one of the richest phases of Indian cultural and literary history and aims to provide readers with a historical and critical understanding of literature written in twenty-one Indian languages during this time.
The anthology is compiled with contributions from a large number of scholars and translators, presenting selections from nearly 700 authors translated into English by over 200 translators. The work offers both literary selections and critical surveys, helping readers understand the development, diversity, and cultural significance of Indian literary traditions across different regions and languages.
The first volume is divided into two major sections. The first part provides scholarly surveys of multiple Indian languages, discussing the origins of some languages that emerged during the medieval period and examining major literary trends and historical developments. The second part includes carefully chosen literary selections from Assamese, Bengali, and Dogri traditions, presenting excerpts from important works written during this era. These selections highlight the creativity, philosophical thought, and cultural richness that shaped Indian literature during the medieval age.
Edited by the renowned Malayalam poet and literary scholar Dr. K. Ayyappa Paniker, the anthology stands as a major academic resource for scholars, researchers, and students of Indian literature. Paniker, a pioneer of modern Malayalam poetry and an influential literary critic, contributed significantly to the study and promotion of Indian literary traditions. His academic work, along with his translations and poetry, earned him several prestigious honors including the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award.
This comprehensive anthology is an essential reference work for anyone interested in the historical development of Indian literature, comparative literary studies, and the rich multilingual heritage of India.
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Book Details
• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Author: K. Ayyappa Paniker
• Language: English
• Pages: 4036
• Cover: Hardcover
• Edition: 2015
• Dimensions: 24 cm x 16.5 cm
• Weight: 6.60 kg
About the Book
Medieval Indian Literature: An Anthology is a monumental scholarly work that presents a comprehensive survey of literary traditions across India during the medieval period, roughly spanning A.D. 1100 to 1800. This extensive anthology reflects one of the richest phases of Indian cultural and literary history and aims to provide readers with a historical and critical understanding of literature written in twenty-one Indian languages during this time.
The anthology is compiled with contributions from a large number of scholars and translators, presenting selections from nearly 700 authors translated into English by over 200 translators. The work offers both literary selections and critical surveys, helping readers understand the development, diversity, and cultural significance of Indian literary traditions across different regions and languages.
The first volume is divided into two major sections. The first part provides scholarly surveys of multiple Indian languages, discussing the origins of some languages that emerged during the medieval period and examining major literary trends and historical developments. The second part includes carefully chosen literary selections from Assamese, Bengali, and Dogri traditions, presenting excerpts from important works written during this era. These selections highlight the creativity, philosophical thought, and cultural richness that shaped Indian literature during the medieval age.
Edited by the renowned Malayalam poet and literary scholar Dr. K. Ayyappa Paniker, the anthology stands as a major academic resource for scholars, researchers, and students of Indian literature. Paniker, a pioneer of modern Malayalam poetry and an influential literary critic, contributed significantly to the study and promotion of Indian literary traditions. His academic work, along with his translations and poetry, earned him several prestigious honors including the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award.
This comprehensive anthology is an essential reference work for anyone interested in the historical development of Indian literature, comparative literary studies, and the rich multilingual heritage of India.
