Book Details:

• Author: TRS Sharma
• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Language: English
• Pages: 2224
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2014
• Weight: 3.80 kg
• Dimensions: 25.5 cm x 16.5 cm
• ISBN: 9788126007943

Description:
Ancient Indian Literature: An Anthology, Volumes 1-3 is a monumental three-volume collection published by Sahitya Akademi. Edited by TRS Sharma, this anthology brings together selected translations of Indian literature from the earliest times up to AD 1100. The work presents a wide literary and cultural survey of ancient India, highlighting the Indian worldview, human life, spiritual thought, and the development of literary traditions across different periods.

The anthology includes selections from major classical and scriptural traditions, including Vedic Sanskrit and Pali texts, reflecting the journey of human life from desire to knowledge, darkness to light, and the temporary to the eternal. It also offers a detailed historical overview of the major trends, transformations, and literary achievements of ancient Indian literature.

This hardcover edition is highly valuable for students, researchers, scholars, libraries, and readers interested in Indian literature, ancient texts, literary history, philosophy, religion, culture, and the spiritual unity reflected across Indian languages and traditions.