This vibrant collection presents 145 brief Bengali lyric poems dedicated to the Hindu goddesses Kali and Uma. These poems--many of which are presented here for the first time in English translation--were written from the early eighteenth century up to the contemporary period. They represent the unique Bengali tradition of goddess worship (Saktism) as it developed over this period. Included are forty poems by the most famous of all Sakta poets, Ramprasad Sen (c.1718-1775) and ten lyrics by the renowned 20th-century poet Kaji ...
Read More
This vibrant collection presents 145 brief Bengali lyric poems dedicated to the Hindu goddesses Kali and Uma. These poems--many of which are presented here for the first time in English translation--were written from the early eighteenth century up to the contemporary period. They represent the unique Bengali tradition of goddess worship (Saktism) as it developed over this period. Included are forty poems by the most famous of all Sakta poets, Ramprasad Sen (c.1718-1775) and ten lyrics by the renowned 20th-century poet Kaji Najrul Islam. McDermott's lucid introduction places these works in their historical context and shows how images of the goddesses evolved over the centuries. Her lively translations of these poetic lyrics evoke the passion and devotion of the followers of Kali and Uma and shed light on the history and practice of goddess worship.
Read Less
Add this copy of Singing to the Goddess: Poems to Kali and Uma From to cart. $15.00, very good condition, Sold by Kenneth Mallory, ABAA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Decatur, GA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Oxford University Press.
Add this copy of Singing to the Goddess: Poems to Kali and Uma From to cart. $21.00, very good condition, Sold by Common Crow Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pittsburgh, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Oxford University Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good+ Printed paper wraps, octavo, sparsely illustrated in b&w. Book has mild rubbing and toning, mild wear to corners and spine ends, binding tight, text clean and unmarked.
Add this copy of Singing to the Goddess: Poems to Kali and Uma From to cart. $29.99, Sold by MEADOWLANDMEDIA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from fayetteville, AR, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Oxford University Press.
Add this copy of Singing to the Goddess: Poems to Kali and Uma from to cart. $34.15, like new condition, Sold by GreatBookPrices rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Columbia, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Oxford University Press, USA.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 208 p. Contains: Unspecified. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of Singing to the Goddess: Poems to Kali and Uma From to cart. $35.00, very good condition, Sold by Orca Books Cooperative rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Olympia, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Oxford University Press, USA.
Add this copy of Singing to the Goddess: Poems to Kali and Uma From to cart. $46.58, Sold by parchmentbooks rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from fayetteville, AR, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Oxford University Press.
