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CLASSICAL SOUTH ASIAN LITERATURES

ASIAN/LITTRANS 212
Course Description

Surveys the classical literatures of South Asia, from ancient origins to adaptations in the modern world. Includes poetry, prose, and drama translated into English from Persian, Prakrit, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi/Urdu, and other languages. Examines the relationship between literature in theory, in practice, and politics.

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