He Spoke of Love bookcover

He Spoke of Love

Selected Poems from the Satsai

Biharilal 

(Author)

Rupert Snell 

(Translator)
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Description

The seventeenth-century Hindi classic treasured for its subtle and beautiful portrayal of divine and erotic love's pleasures and sorrows.

The seven hundred poems of the Hindi poet Biharilal's Satsai weave amorous narratives of the god Krishna and the goddess Radha with archetypal hero and heroine motifs that bridge divine and worldly love. He Spoke of Love brims with romantic rivalries, clandestine trysts, and the bittersweet sorrow of separated lovers. This new translation presents four hundred couplets from the enduring seventeenth-century classic, showcasing the poet's ingenuity and virtuosity.

Product Details

PublisherHarvard University Press
Publish DateFebruary 15, 2022
Pages112
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9780674268746
Dimensions7.8 X 5.3 X 0.8 inches | 0.3 pounds

About the Author

Rupert Snell is a renowned expert in Braj Basha, Awadhi, and Hindi poetry. He is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Asian Studies at the University of Texas at Austin.

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