Swami Vivekananda: A Contemporary Reader

Book Overview

Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902) popularised Vedanta in the West and reformed Hinduism in India. He also inspired the mass movement that made India a modern nation. In showcasing his life and work, this Reader balances the two main aspects of his life: the religious and the secular, the spiritual and the practical, the devotional and the rational. Included here are the most significant and representative texts from every major genre and phase -- selections from his speeches, essays, letters, poems, translations, conversations, and interviews -- arranged for easy reading and reference. With a scholarly Introduction highlighting his contemporary relevance, separate section introductions and a detailed biographical Chronology, this volume provides a rare insight into one of India's greatest minds.

This volume will interest scholars and students of modern Indian history, religion, literature, and philosophy as well as general readers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 113882206X
• ISBN13: 9781138822061
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: Routledge India
• Length: 271 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"