An Anthology of Writings on the Ganga
Goddess and River in History, Culture, and Society
Price: 910.00 INR
ISBN:
9780198089643
Publication date:
15/12/2014
Hardback
376 pages
216.0x140.0mm
Price: 910.00 INR
ISBN:
9780198089643
Publication date:
15/12/2014
Hardback
376 pages
216.0x140.0mm
First Edition
Assa Doron, Richard Barz & Barbara Nelson
This anthology presents a selection of writings that reflects the ways the Ganga, India's most revered river, has been encountered through the centuries—as a liberating force, source of wonder and inspiration, a means of transport and centre of trade, a geographical curiosity, and a habitat for a wide variety of animals and plants. It will serve as essential reading for those seeking to understand the significance of the river in Indian civilization and wanting to engage with exciting debates about the 'modern' and 'traditional' the 'epic' and 'the everyday'.
Suitable for: Anybody keen on learning more about the river Ganga as also students and teachers of literature, sociology, religion, and history.
Rights: World Rights
First Edition
Assa Doron, Richard Barz & Barbara Nelson
Description
The quintessential symbol of India, the epitome of all sacred waters, a mother goddess, and an essential lifeline sustaining the livelihoods of millions—the Ganga is India’s most revered river. This anthology presents a selection of writings that reflects the ways the Ganga has been encountered through the centuries—as a liberating force, source of wonder and inspiration, a means of transport and centre of trade, a geographical curiosity, and a habitat for a wide variety of animals and plants. The collection explores the length of the river, from its source to its delta, bringing together various perspectives from the mythical, material, and spiritual dimensions. It includes founding myths from the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, excerpts from translations of the classic Padma Nadir Majhi and the screenplay of Ram Teri Ganga Maili, accounts of travellers from Tavernier to Newby, Nehru’s ‘Will and Testament’, and selections from Amitav Ghosh, Vikram Seth, and Raja Rao. The anthology will serve as essential reading for those seeking to understand the significance of the river in Indian civilization and wanting to engage with exciting debates about the ‘modern’ and ‘traditional’; the ‘epic’ and ‘the everyday’.
First Edition
Assa Doron, Richard Barz & Barbara Nelson
Table of contents
About the Editors and Contributors
First Edition
Assa Doron, Richard Barz & Barbara Nelson
First Edition
Assa Doron, Richard Barz & Barbara Nelson
Description
The quintessential symbol of India, the epitome of all sacred waters, a mother goddess, and an essential lifeline sustaining the livelihoods of millions—the Ganga is India’s most revered river. This anthology presents a selection of writings that reflects the ways the Ganga has been encountered through the centuries—as a liberating force, source of wonder and inspiration, a means of transport and centre of trade, a geographical curiosity, and a habitat for a wide variety of animals and plants. The collection explores the length of the river, from its source to its delta, bringing together various perspectives from the mythical, material, and spiritual dimensions. It includes founding myths from the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, excerpts from translations of the classic Padma Nadir Majhi and the screenplay of Ram Teri Ganga Maili, accounts of travellers from Tavernier to Newby, Nehru’s ‘Will and Testament’, and selections from Amitav Ghosh, Vikram Seth, and Raja Rao. The anthology will serve as essential reading for those seeking to understand the significance of the river in Indian civilization and wanting to engage with exciting debates about the ‘modern’ and ‘traditional’; the ‘epic’ and ‘the everyday’.
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