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Condition: New. pp. 107.

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Condition: New. pp. 107.

Condition: New. pp. 107.

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Hardcover. Condition: New. The product is a hardcover book titled "Bengali Religious Lyrics Sakta" authored by Edward J. Thompson and Arthur Marshman Spencer. Published by Logos Press in 2025, the book is written in English and focuses on Bengali religious lyrics known as Sakta. This publication aims to provide a comprehensive collection and analysis of these religious lyrics, offering insights into the cultural and spiritual aspects of Bengali literature and traditions. It is a valuable addition to the genre of religious studies and language research.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

1st edn. 8vo. Original pictorial gilt decorated green cloth (near Fine), no dustwrapper. Pp. xi + 270, illus with coloured frontispiece and 7 b&w plates by R.J. Richardson (some light spotting; no inscriptions).

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: This book delves into Bengali Religious Lyrics, specifically focusing on Sakta traditions. It explores how the rituals associated with prominent Hindu deities like Vishnu (in his avatars as Rama and Krishna) and Siva have evolved through syncretism. Within Hinduism, the worship of the Female energy, Sakti, connected to these deities, demonstrates the recognition of the dual forces in natureMale (pursha) and Female (Prakriti). Saktism centers its devotion on deities such as Durga and Kali, Siva's consort. Within Sakta hymns, one can find references to the philosophy and practices of this religious tradition. The book provides English translations of lyrics from Sakta literature, authored by various poets, and includes an introduction that traces the development of Saktism and its contributions to literature. About The Translators: Edward John Thompson (1886-1946) was a British scholar, novelist, historian, and translator known for translating Bengali literature into English and his association with Rabindranath Tagore. He taught English literature in Bengal, learned Bengali, and translated Tagore's works. Thompson authored two books on Tagore and returned to Oxford in 1923. Despite a conflict with Tagore over a book, he earned a PhD and continued translating and writing extensively, contributing to both fiction and non-fiction literature. Arthur Marshman Spencer (1886-1943), a WM missionary in India, exhibited strong leadership and special care for the poor and Indian national aspirations during his ministry in Sarenga from 1911 to 1932 and later in Calcutta. He provided crucial support to missionaries in Burma and China during the challenging summer of 1942. He passed away in Calcutta on April 14, 1943. The Title 'The Heritage of India Series (10): Bengali Religious Lyrics, Sakta written/authored/edited by Translators: Edward J. Thompson, Arthur Marshman Spencer', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121282680 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 107 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 107.…

hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st edition thus, 1892. A Good copy. 8vo., 584 pp., bound in decorated red cloth. Spine is darkened, rear cover is water damaged. Tips are rubbed and bumped. Text is unmarked, binding is solid. J. Sturgess and J. Marshman (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: This book delves into Bengali Religious Lyrics, specifically focusing on Sakta traditions. It explores how the rituals associated with prominent Hindu deities like Vishnu (in his avatars as Rama and Krishna) and Siva have evolved through syncretism. Within Hinduism, the worship of the Female energy, Sakti, connected to these deities, demonstrates the recognition of the dual forces in natureMale (pursha) and Female (Prakriti). Saktism centers its devotion on deities such as Durga and Kali, Siva's consort. Within Sakta hymns, one can find references to the philosophy and practices of this religious tradition. The book provides English translations of lyrics from Sakta literature, authored by various poets, and includes an introduction that traces the development of Saktism and its contributions to literature. About The Translators: Edward John Thompson (1886-1946) was a British scholar, novelist, historian, and translator known for translating Bengali literature into English and his association with Rabindranath Tagore. He taught English literature in Bengal, learned Bengali, and translated Tagore's works. Thompson authored two books on Tagore and returned to Oxford in 1923. Despite a conflict with Tagore over a book, he earned a PhD and continued translating and writing extensively, contributing to both fiction and non-fiction literature. Arthur Marshman Spencer (1886-1943), a WM missionary in India, exhibited strong leadership and special care for the poor and Indian national aspirations during his ministry in Sarenga from 1911 to 1932 and later in Calcutta. He provided crucial support to missionaries in Burma and China during the challenging summer of 1942. He passed away in Calcutta on April 14, 1943. The Title 'The Heritage of India Series (10): Bengali Religious Lyrics, Sakta written/authored/edited by Translators: Edward J. Thompson, Arthur Marshman Spencer', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121282802 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 107 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 107.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book -: The ritual of all the greater gods and goddesses of modern Hinduism is the result of syncretism. Visnu, in his avatars as Rama and Krishna, and Siva divide the allegiance Saktas, Worshippers of the Female energy. Sakti of these deities. Their worship is an expression of the age long Hindu recognition of a dual practice in nature, pursha (Male) and Prakriti (Female). Saktism may be regarded as the worship of Durga or Kali, Siva, consort. Sakta hymns contains many references to both the philosophy and practice of the cult. Some references will be found in hymns of Ramaprasada Sen in this. The present book contains English translation of lyrics from the Sakta literature. The poets included here are are Ramaprasada Sen, Kamalakanta Bhattacharya, Maharaja of Nator, Rasikachandra Ray, Saiyed Jafar, Nilkanta Mukhopadhyaya, Ramachandra Datta Dwihadasa, Navakishor Modak and some annonymous lyrics. The book also contains an introduction, tracing the development of Saktism and of the literature it has produced. About The Author -: Edward John Thompson (1886 1946) was a British scholar, novelist, historian and translator. He is remembered for his translations from Bengali into English and his association with Rabindranath Tagore, on whom he wrote two books including a critical biography.He was sent to India in 1910 to teach English literature at the Wesleyan College in Bankura, Bengal and he went on to serve there as Vice Principal of the college and Principal of the mission's school located on campus. In Bengal, he began learning the language and came to know Rabindranath Tagore. Thompson was with Tagore at Santiniketan when news of his being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature broke. Thompson translated many of Tagore's writings, including Megh Raudra, and wrote two books: Rabindranath Tagore: His Life & Work in 1921 and Rabindranath Tagore, Poet and Dramatist in 1926. Thompson returned to Oxford in 1923, where he joined the Indian Institute, teaching Bengali to ICS probationers. It was in England that he published Rabindranath Tagore: Poet and Dramatist that so displeased Tagore, but earned him a PhD from the University of London. He continued translating from Bengali to English and was involved with the India Society. Thompson was a prolific author who wrote several works of verse and prose, fiction and non-fiction. ARTHUR MARSHMAN SPENCER -: (1886-1943) WM missionary in India, born in Calcutta, the son of William Marshman Spencer . He was educated at Kingswood School and Headingley College and shone as an athlete. His ministry at Sarenga 1911-32 and then in Calcutta was marked by his special concern for the poor and for Indian national aspirations. His strong leadership was in evidence in the crisis summer of 1942, especially in the support he gave to Burma and China missionaries at that time. He died in Calcutta on 14 April 1943. The Title 'The Heritage Of India Series, Bengali Religious Lyrics, Sakta written/authored/edited by Selected And Translated By Edward J. Thompson , Arthur Marshman Spencer', published in the year 2021. The ISBN 9788121220941 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 107 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 107. …

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book -: The ritual of all the greater gods and goddesses of modern Hinduism is the result of syncretism. Visnu, in his avatars as Rama and Krishna, and Siva divide the allegiance Saktas, Worshippers of the Female energy. Sakti of these deities. Their worship is an expression of the age long Hindu recognition of a dual practice in nature, pursha (Male) and Prakriti (Female). Saktism may be regarded as the worship of Durga or Kali, Siva, consort. Sakta hymns contains many references to both the philosophy and practice of the cult. Some references will be found in hymns of Ramaprasada Sen in this. The present book contains English translation of lyrics from the Sakta literature. The poets included here are are Ramaprasada Sen, Kamalakanta Bhattacharya, Maharaja of Nator, Rasikachandra Ray, Saiyed Jafar, Nilkanta Mukhopadhyaya, Ramachandra Datta Dwihadasa, Navakishor Modak and some annonymous lyrics. The book also contains an introduction, tracing the development of Saktism and of the literature it has produced. About The Author -: Edward John Thompson (1886 1946) was a British scholar, novelist, historian and translator. He is remembered for his translations from Bengali into English and his association with Rabindranath Tagore, on whom he wrote two books including a critical biography.He was sent to India in 1910 to teach English literature at the Wesleyan College in Bankura, Bengal and he went on to serve there as Vice Principal of the college and Principal of the mission's school located on campus. In Bengal, he began learning the language and came to know Rabindranath Tagore. Thompson was with Tagore at Santiniketan when news of his being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature broke. Thompson translated many of Tagore's writings, including Megh Raudra, and wrote two books: Rabindranath Tagore: His Life & Work in 1921 and Rabindranath Tagore, Poet and Dramatist in 1926. Thompson returned to Oxford in 1923, where he joined the Indian Institute, teaching Bengali to ICS probationers. It was in England that he published Rabindranath Tagore: Poet and Dramatist that so displeased Tagore, but earned him a PhD from the University of London. He continued translating from Bengali to English and was involved with the India Society. Thompson was a prolific author who wrote several works of verse and prose, fiction and non-fiction. ARTHUR MARSHMAN SPENCER -: (1886-1943) WM missionary in India, born in Calcutta, the son of William Marshman Spencer . He was educated at Kingswood School and Headingley College and shone as an athlete. His ministry at Sarenga 1911-32 and then in Calcutta was marked by his special concern for the poor and for Indian national aspirations. His strong leadership was in evidence in the crisis summer of 1942, especially in the support he gave to Burma and China missionaries at that time. He died in Calcutta on 14 April 1943. The Title 'The Heritage Of India Series, Bengali Religious Lyrics, Sakta written/authored/edited by Selected And Translated By Edward J. Thompson , Arthur Marshman Spencer', published in the year 2021. The ISBN 9788121222495 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 107 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 107. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. -; Very Good. No dust jacket. Illustrated by Lt. -Col. Marshman (illustrator).

Hardcover. First Edition. First Printing. Good copy. In red cloth covers with stamped gilt lettering and illustration in black on front cover and stamped gilt lettering on spine. Frontispiece with tissue guard. Square and intact binding with front hinge starting. Clean and unmarked endpapers and text pages. Small bookseller's plate on lower rear pastedown. Bumping and rubbing of ends of spine and corners. Moderate shelf wear. Photos upon request. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. J. Sturgess and J. Marshman (illustrator).…