SAST 220 - The Lyric in South Asia

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Staff. We will read South Asian lyrical poetry in translation, ranging over a span of time of some three thousand years, from the Vedas via classical Sanskrit and Prakrit to medieval and modern vernacular literature, and exploring also the range of emotions from delicate descriptions of the seasons and nature to passionate outpourings of love and both erotic and religious ecstacy.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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