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Paperback. This is one of the most important works in Indian literature and a source of religious inspiration in both medieval and contemporary Vaishnavism. Translator(s): Miller, Barbara Stoler. Series: Translations from the Asian Classics. Num Pages: 254 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2B; DCQ; HRK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 145 x 11. Weight in Grams: 227.
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.
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.
Product Details
Publisher
Love Song of the Dark Lord: Jayadeva´s Gitagovinda
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Series
Translations from the Asian Classics
Condition
New
Weight
227 g
Number of Pages
254
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231110976
SKU
V9780231110976
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Ref
99-15
About Paperback
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).
Reviews for 19980219
This Gitagovinda will be the English standard for our generation. ASIA Bulletin Excellent...[This translation] beautifully renders the Sanskrit lyric into poetic English and captures the rich imagery and musical rythms of Jayadeva's language. Choice