A classical dictionary of Hindu mythology and religion, geography, history, and literature vs The Abhijñānaśākuntalam of Kālidāsa: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Sanskrit literature, Hindu mythology
A classical dictionary of Hindu mythology and religion, geography, history, and literature
This is Volume VIII in a series of ten on India: Religion and Philosophy. Originally published in 1879, work an endeavour has been made to supply the long-felt want of a Hindu Classical Dictionary. The main portion of…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Abhijñānaśākuntalam of Kālidāsa is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 7 for A classical dictionary of Hindu mythology and religion, geography, history, and literature.
- A classical dictionary of Hindu mythology and religion, geography, history, and literature has the widest readership — 10 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
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Scores by source
| A classical dictionary of Hindu mythology and religion, geography, history, and literature | The Abhijñānaśākuntalam of Kālidāsa | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.5 (10) | — |
Reception
| A classical dictionary of Hindu mythology and religion, geography, history, and literature | The Abhijñānaśākuntalam of Kālidāsa | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 10 | 2 |
| Editions | 19 | 134 |
| Citations | 88 | — |
| Pages | 411 | 244 |