The Hill of Flutes: Life, Love and Poetry in Tribal India, A Portrait of the Santals

Archer, W.G.

Allen& Unwin

The Loves of Krishna (Routledge Library Editions: Hinduism)

This book, first published in 1957, was the first in English to provide a full and clear introduction to one of the most significant of Indian gods, and stresses his supreme role in Indian religion and art. The book relates the full Krishna story, explaining his role in Indian religion, and traces the history of Krishna in Indian painting. There are 39 plates of Indian pictures, each accompanied by a commentary by the author, revealing a wealth of subtle and poetic detail.

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Routledge

This book, first published in 1957, was the first in English to provide a full and clear introduction to one of the most significant of Indian gods, and stresses his supreme role in Indian religion and art. The book relates the full Krishna story, explaining his role in Indian religion, and traces the history of Krishna in Indian painting. There are 39 plates of Indian pictures, each accompanied by a commentary by the author, revealing a wealth of subtle and poetic detail.

The Vertical Man: A Study in Primitive Indian Sculpture (Routledge Revivals)

The Vertical Man (Routledge Revivals)

Reference

Originally published in 1940, The Blue Grove is a study of the poetry of the Uraons. This unique consideration of the poetry and folk song of the Uraons presents a wide range of poems organised by theme, including dance poems, cultivation poems, and marriage poems. It also includes examples of a Uraon marriage sermon, a Uraon farewell address, and Uraon riddles. The poems are preceded by a detailed analysis of Uraon marriages and dancing, providing important contextual information. The Blue Grove will appeal to anyone with an interest in the rich history of Uraon folk songs, poetry, and dance.

The Blue Grove (Routledge Revivals)

Literature & Fiction

Literary

The first book in English to provide a full and clear introduction to the imagery and verse related to one of the most significant of Indian gods. Archer's history of the depiction of Krishna's life and deeds traces the god's many aspects, from warrior to cowherd to prince. 39 plates of illustrations follow.

The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

Dover Publications

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First Edition. Slight shelf and edge wear. Some foxing to a few pages and pastedown and DJ.

The hill of flutes: Life, love, and poetry in tribal India : a portrait of the Santals

University of Pittsburgh Press

The blue grove;: The poetry of the Uraons,

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