Syllables of Sky Studies in South Indian Civilization in Honour of Velcheru Narayana Rao Unknown - 1996

Delhi: Oxford University Press, 1995. Hardcover. Very Good Minus/Good. 6x1x9. [ASIA]. Ed. David Shulman. Contributors: Stuart Blackburn, George L. Hart, A. K. Ramanujan, et al. "Syllables of Sky: Studies in South Indian Civilization In Honour of Velcheru Narayana Rao." Delhi: Oxford University Press, 1995. English language. Hardcover in jacket. Text with black and white images. Blue boards with gilt letter on spine. i-xi 1-478. pp. 478. 8.5 x 6 x 1 inches. Piece of tape on jacket over one-inch tear. Wear, use to boards. Pencil marginalia. Missing back free endpaper. Very Good Minus. ISBN: 0195635493. "This collection of essays by outstanding scholars of South India introduces the work of Velcheru Narayana Rao, who has revolutionized our understanding of classical literary theory and culture. The essays provide an overview of recent research in various fields, Telugu literature and religion, South Indian history, Indian folklore and mythology, Dravidian linguistics, temple architecture.

New Delhi, India Oxford University Press, 1995. Hardcover First Edition (1995), unstated in accordance with Oxford University Press's customary practice at the time of publication. Scattered UNDERLINING, MOSTLY IN PENCIL, BUT A FEW PAGES IN INK. Else, Very Good in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows indications of careful use: the front board is very slightly 'bowed'; two small, very faint stains at the fore-edge and bottom edge; just a touch of wear to the extremities and a bit of crimping at the heel of the backstrip; the binding remains square and secure. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A carefully used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws and of course the markings in the text. The DJ shows only mild rubbing and a faint crease at the upper corner of the inside front flap; unclipped; mylar-protected. NOT a Remainder,… Leer más