Publisher's Synopsis
The Indian Song of Songs is a book written by Edwin Arnold, which is a translation of the ancient Sanskrit text, the Gita Govinda. This text is a collection of devotional poems and songs that celebrate the love between the Hindu deities Krishna and Radha. The poems are written in a lyrical and sensuous style, and they depict the many moods of love, from the ecstasy of union to the pain of separation. The book also includes an introduction by Arnold that provides context for the Gita Govinda, as well as notes on the translation. This book is a beautiful and evocative exploration of the themes of love, devotion, and spirituality in Indian culture.THIS 102 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Poems, by Edwin Arnold. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766102394.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.
