Review

"The songs of S=urd=as are presented here with a radiant lyricism that gives the reader a direct encounter with the 'sun' of Hindi's poetic firmament. Each poem is given the space to stand alone as a fine lyrical moment, while being discreetly supported by Hawley's perceptive annotations. An added title contextualizes each song, and an authoritative introduction helps the reader understand the complex background from which this sublime poetry has emerged."
--Rupert Snell, Associate Director, Hindi Urdu Flagship, University of Texas at Austin

About the Author

John Stratton Hawley is Professor of Religion at Barnard College, Columbia University.