In Praise of Annada

In Praise of Annada, Bharatchandra Ray¿s long narrative poem dedicated to the glory of Annada, translated here into English for the first time, is a major achievement and a treasure of Bengali literature. This volume describes the origins of the goddess, the building of her city and temple, and the spread of her worship.

About the author

France Bhattacharya is Professor Emeritus of Bengali Language and Literature at INALCO, Paris.

Summary

In Praise of Annada, Bharatchandra Ray’s long narrative poem dedicated to the glory of Annada, translated here into English for the first time, is a major achievement and a treasure of Bengali literature. This volume describes the origins of the goddess, the building of her city and temple, and the spread of her worship.

Product details

• Authors: Bhaaratacandra, France Bhattacharya, Bharatchandra Ray
• Assisted by: France Bhattacharya (Translation)
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2017
• EAN: 9780674660427
• ISBN: 978-0-674-66042-7
• No. of pages: 560
• Dimensions: 145 mm x 210 mm x 33 mm
• Series: Murty Classical Library of India; Murty Classical Library of Ind; Murty Classical Library of India; Murty Classical Library of Ind; Murty Classical Library of India - HUP
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies; POETRY / General, Poetry, Asian History, Indian sub-continent, South Asia (Indian sub-continent), HISTORY / Asia / South / General, Poetry / Poems