Sanskrit and Prakrit mahākāvyas /
by Ramji Upadhyaya.

Description

Main Author

Upadhyay, Ramji, 1920-

Language(s)

English ; Prakrit languages ; Sanskrit

Published

Varanasi : Chowkhamba Vidyabhawan : 1992.

Subjects

Epic poetry, Sanskrit > Epic poetry, Sanskrit / History and criticism.
Epic poetry, Prakrit > Epic poetry, Prakrit / History and criticism.

Summary

Critical study of the contribution of Prakrit Epics to ancient Indian literature with reference to their special characteristics; includes comparative study of Sanskrit and Prakrit epic poetry.

Note

Originally presented as the author's thesis (D. Phil.--University of Allahabad, 1945).
Includes passages in Prakrit and Sanskrit.

Physical Description

ii, 320, vi p. ; 22 cm.

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