A Short History of INDIAN LITERATURE

By E Horrwitz

Book Overview

A Short History of Indian Literature is a seminal historical work that offers a comprehensive yet accessible narrative of India's vast literary and intellectual evolution. This edition, meticulously reconstructed by Maven Books, explores the "essentially religious" and "keeness" of the Indian intellect, tracing its development from the ancient Aryan migrations and the Vedic hymns through the epic age of the Maha-Bharata and Ramayana. The text provides a deep dive into the philosophical foundations of the Brahmanas, Upanishads, and the Vedanta school, while also documenting the rise of Buddhism and its profound impact on Indian social and moral structures. Beyond religious texts, Horrwitz examines the "golden age" of Indian drama, including the works of Kalidasa, and the rich tradition of fables, proverbs, and Puranic legends. By organizing twenty centuries of history into distinct chronological phases, this primer serves as an essential guide for the general reader to understand the "buried treasures" of Indian ethics, law, and science that have significantly influenced global thought.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9370711147
• ISBN13: 9789370711143
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Tamilnadu Book House
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"