The Study of Stolen Love (American Academy of Religion Books) [Paperback]

David C. Buck (Translator), K. Paramasivam (Translator)

Book Description

Series: American Academy of Religion Books | Publication Date: January 2, 1997

This is the first complete English translation of an important work of Tamil poetics. Composed in southern India around the eighth century CE, this is a commentary structured around 60 verses of uncertain origin on the poetry of love. The commentary also includes hundreds of illustrative poems drawn from various Tamil literary periods ranging from the very earliest through the eighth century.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This translation is a brave and phenomenal gift; a real scholarly contribution to the field of Tamil studies and to the understanding of South Asian literature and intellectual history."--The Journal of Asian Studies

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Tamil --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (January 2, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0788503324
• ISBN-13: 978-0788503320
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,847,952 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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