This anthology provides a study of, and a selection from the songs of three singer-saints of 16th-century southern India: Annamacharya, Purandaradasa, and Kanakadasa. It contains biographical and critical essays on the singer-saints along with fresh translations of the songs. A general introduction and an essay on Bhakti literature put the songs into their historical and literary context. This book is intended for those interested in Indian literature, culture, music, history and Hindu saints.
- ISBN10 019564655X
- ISBN13 9780195646559
- Publish Date 1 September 1998
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 20 April 2021
- Publish Country IN
- Imprint OUP India
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 237
- Language English