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He Spoke of Love

Selected Poems from the Satsai
By Biharilal
Series: Murty Classical Library of India
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He Spoke of Love brings to life the seven hundred couplets of Biharilal's Satsai, a seventeenth-century Hindi classic. The poems intertwine the divine love of Krishna and Radha with earthly romantic tales, exploring themes of passion, rivalry, secret meetings, and the ache of separation. This new translation presents four hundred select couplets, highlighting Biharilal's poetic skill and rich cultural heritage.
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The 700 poems of Hindi poet Biharilal’s Satsai weave amorous narratives of the god Krishna and the goddess Radha with hero and heroine motifs, bridging divine and worldly love. This new translation presents 400 couplets from the seventeenth-century classic. He Spoke of Love brims with rivalries, secret trysts, and the sorrows of separated lovers.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

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.

Series: Murty Classical Library of India

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780674268746

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 February 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard University Press

Contributors:

  • Translated by Rupert Snell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 112

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Arts & Culture Biharilal Non-Fiction Poetry Religion & Spirituality Series: Murty Classical Library of India

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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