Hindu Literature: Comprising the Book of Good Counsels Nala and Damayanti Sakoontala, The Ramayana and Poems of Toru Dutt with Critical and Biographical Sketches - Hardcover

About The Book: "Hindu Literature" presents a collection of ancient Indian texts, including "The Book of Good Counsels," "Nala and Damayanti," selections from the "Ramayana," "Shakuntala," and poems by Toru Dutt. The preface highlights the antiquity and widespread influence of the "Hitopadesha," considered the "Father of all Fables." Originating in Sanskrit, it spread across various cultures through translations. Emperor Akbar's vizier, Abdul Fazel, translated it into Persian, emphasizing its wisdom and popularity. The book aims to offer Western readers a condensed yet faithful glimpse into Eastern wisdom, with explanatory notes provided for cultural references. About The Editor: Epiphanius Wilson (1845-1916) was a scholar and translator of ancient sacred texts. He translated important literary and philosophical texts from Egypt, Japan, China, Hebrew, Hindu, as well as ancient texts from Babylonian and Assyrian. Many of his more than 30 translations are still in print today. The Title 'Hindu Literature: Comprising the Book of Good Counsels Nala and Damayanti Sakoontala, The Ramayana and Poems of Toru Dutt with Critical and Biographical Sketches written/authored/edited by Editor: Epiphanius Wilson', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362806376 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 481 (Pages).