Sanskrit Poetry from Vidyakara's Treasury

by Vidyakara, Daniel H.H. Ingalls (Translator)

In this rich collection of Sanskrit verse, the late Daniel Ingalls provides English readers with a wide variety of poetry from the vast anthology of an eleventh-century Buddhist scholar.

Although the style of poetry presented here originated in royal courts, Ingalls shows how it was adapted to all aspects of life, and came to address issues as diverse as love, sex, heroes, nature, and peace. More than thirty years after its original publication, "Sanskrit Poetry" continues to be the main resource for all interested in this multifaceted and elegant tradition.

Genres: Poetry, India

621 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1957

Reviews

[Ramaprasad KV · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are interested in good translations from Sanskrit, this is one of the books I can recommend. It would have been nicer if the original verses were also include though.