{"title":"Camillo A. Formigatti","description":"\u003cp\u003eCamillo A. Formigatti’s works delve into the rich tapestry of ancient cultures with a special focus on Sanskrit literature and its enduring legacy. Readers can expect thoughtful exploration of language, history, and the arts, presented with clarity and scholarly insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those fascinated by the intersection of language and culture, Formigatti’s books illuminate timeless traditions and offer a unique perspective on the arts that have shaped human expression across centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-sanskrit-treasury-by-camillo-a-formigatti-9781851245314","title":"A Sanskrit Treasury","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful collection brings together passages from the renowned stories, poems, dramas, and myths of South Asian literature, including the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. Drawing on the translations published by the Clay Sanskrit Library, the book presents episodes from the adventures of young Krishna, the life of Prince Rama and Hindu foundational myths, the life of the Buddha, as well as Buddhist and Jaina birth stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePairing key excerpts from these wonderful Sanskrit texts with exquisite illustrations from the Bodleian Library's rich manuscript collections, the book includes images of birch-bark and palm-leaf manuscripts, vibrant Mughal miniatures, early printed books, sculptures, watercolour paintings, and even early photograph albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach extract is presented in both English translation and Sanskrit in Devanagari script, and is accompanied by a commentary on the literature and related books and artworks. The collection is organised by geographical region and includes sections on the Himalayas, North India, Central and South India, Sri Lanka and South East Asia, Tibet, Inner and East Asia, and the Middle East and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the perfect introduction for anyone interested in Sanskrit literature and the manuscript art of South Asia—and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Sanskrit Treasury\u003c\/em\u003e by Camillo A. Formigatti is a must-read for those captivated by the enchantment of India's literary and artistic heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460228432108,"sku":"9781851245314","price":185.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781851245314-a-sanskrit-treasury.jpg?v=1774945927"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/camillo-a-formigatti.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}