A Literary History of India (1898)

""A Literary History of India"" is a comprehensive book written by Robert Watson Frazer in 1898. The book explores the rich literary heritage of India, tracing its history from the Vedic period to the 19th century. It covers various genres of literature, including epic poetry, drama, and religious texts, and provides an in-depth analysis of the literary styles and themes prevalent during different periods of Indian history.The book is divided into different sections, each focusing on a specific period of Indian literature. The first section explores the Vedic literature, including the Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda. The subsequent sections delve into the literature of the Buddhist and Jain traditions, the Sanskrit epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, and the Puranas.The book also covers the development of regional literature in India, including the Tamil Sangam literature, the Kannada and Telugu literature, and the medieval literature of Bengal and Assam. It also discusses the impact of Islamic rule on Indian literature and the emergence of Urdu and Hindi literature.Overall, ""A Literary History of India"" is an insightful and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the literary traditions of India. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Indian literature and culture.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.