Description
| Product ID: | 9780691222936 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Words for the Heart |
| Subtitle: | A Treasury of Emotions from Classical India |
| Authors: | Author: Maria Heim |
| Page Count: | 376 |
| Subjects: | Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Asian history, East Asian and Indian philosophy, Buddhism, Hinduism, Psychology: emotions, Asian history, Oriental & Indian philosophy, Buddhism, Hinduism, Psychology: emotions |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating A richly diverse collection of classical Indian terms for expressing the many moods and subtleties of emotional experienceWords for the Heart is a captivating treasury of emotion terms drawn from some of India’s earliest classical languages. Inspired by the traditional Indian genre of a “treasury”—a wordbook or anthology of short texts or poems—this collection features 177 jewellike entries evoking the kinds of phenomena English speakers have variously referred to as emotions, passions, sentiments, moods, affects, and dispositions. These entries serve as beautiful literary and philosophical vignettes that convey the delightful texture of Indian thought and the sheer multiplicity of conversations about emotions in Indian texts. An indispensable collection, Words for the Heart reveals how Indian ways of interpreting human experience can challenge our assumptions about emotions and enrich our lives. Brings to light a rich lexicon of emotion from ancient IndiaUses the Indian genre of a “treasury,” or wordbook, to explore the contours of classical Indian thought in three of the subcontinent’s earliest languages—Sanskrit, Pali, and PrakritFeatures 177 alphabetical entries, from abhaya (“fearlessness”) to yoga (“the discipline of calm”)Draws on a wealth of literary, religious, and philosophical writings from classical IndiaIncludes synonyms, antonyms, related words, and suggestions for further readingInvites readers to engage in the cross-cultural study of emotionsReveals the many different ways of naming and interpreting human experience |
| Imprint Name: | Princeton University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Princeton University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2024-03-19 |