A Descriptive Catalogue Of Sanskrit, Pali, And Sinhalese V1: Literary Works Of Ceylon (1870) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437483352)

A Descriptive Catalogue Of Sanskrit, Pali, And Sinhalese V1: Literary Works Of Ceylon (1870) is a book written by William D�������Alwis. It is a comprehensive catalog that lists and describes the literary works of Ceylon in Sanskrit, Pali, and Sinhalese languages. The book is divided into three sections, each dedicated to one of the languages. The Sanskrit section covers Vedic literature, Puranas, and Tantras. The Pali section covers Buddhist literature, including the Tripitaka, Jataka stories, and commentaries. The Sinhalese section covers works of poetry, drama, and prose, including the Mahavamsa, the chronicle of Sri Lankan history.The book provides detailed descriptions of each work, including its author, date of composition, and content. It also includes notes on the language, style, and literary techniques used in each work. Overall, A Descriptive Catalogue Of Sanskrit, Pali, And Sinhalese V1: Literary Works Of Ceylon (1870) is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the literature and culture of Sri Lanka.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William D'Alwis
ISBN-10: 1437483356
ISBN-13: 9781437483352
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/19/2009
Pages: 276
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d