The Songs Of India

By George Augustine Stack

Book Overview

The Songs of India is a book written by George Augustine Stack in 1872. The book is a collection of Indian songs that were translated into English by the author. The songs are from different regions of India and cover various themes such as love, religion, and nature. The book is divided into different sections based on the region and language of the songs. The first section covers songs from Bengal, followed by songs from the Punjab, the Deccan, and other regions. The author provides an introduction to each section, giving some background information on the songs and their cultural significance. The book also includes a glossary of Indian terms and a pronunciation guide for non-Indian readers. The Songs of India is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Indian culture and music.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165594919
• ISBN13: 9781165594917
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"