Selections From The Popular Poetry Of The Hindoos (1814)

Selections From The Popular Poetry Of The Hindoos is a book compiled by Thomas Duer Broughton and published in 1814. The book is a collection of translations of popular poems from Hindu literature, including the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. The poems are written in various forms, including couplets and stanzas, and cover a range of themes such as love, war, and religion. Broughton's translations aim to capture the essence of the original works, while also making them accessible to an English-speaking audience. He provides detailed notes and explanations of the cultural and historical context surrounding each poem, as well as the literary devices and techniques used by the original authors. The book is an important contribution to the study of Hindu literature, providing readers with a glimpse into the rich and diverse tradition of poetry in India. It also sheds light on the cultural exchange between India and the West during the colonial period, as Broughton's translations were intended to introduce Hindu literature to a British audience. Overall, Selections From The Popular Poetry Of The Hindoos is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and literature of India, as well as for those interested in the art of translation and cross-cultural communication.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.