| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 404 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Introduction; Part I: Sugata Saurabha, by Chittadhar Hrdaya; Part II: Perspectives for Understanding Sugata Saurabha; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
The Sugata Saurabha is an epic poem that retells the story of the Buddha's life. It was published in 1947 in the Nepalese language, Newari, by Chittadhar Hridaya, one of the greatest literary figures of 20th-century Nepal. The text is remarkable for its comprehensiveness, artistry, and nuance. It covers the Buddha's life from birth to death and conveys his basic teachings with simple clarity. It is also of interest because, where the classical sources are silent, Hridaya inserts details of personal life and cultural context that are Nepalese. The effect is to humanize the founder and add the t |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 393-400) and index |
| Notes |
Translated from Newari |
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Translated from Newari |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Gautama Buddha -- Poetry
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Hr̥daya, Cittadhara, 1906-1982 -- Translations into English
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Gautama Buddha |
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Hr̥daya, Cittadhara, 1906-1982 |
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LITERARY CRITICISM -- Asian -- General.
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| Genre/Form |
Poetry
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Translations
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Lewis, Todd, 1952-
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Tuladhar, Subarna Man
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| ISBN |
9780199712014 |
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0199712018 |
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9780195341829 |
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0195341821 |
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9780199866816 |
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0199866813 |
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