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About The Book: pecimens of Old Indian Poetry by Ralph T. H. Griffith is a collection of translations showcasing the richness of ancient Indian literature. The book presents selections from classical Sanskrit texts, including hymns from the Vedas, epics, and other poetic works, offering readers a glimpse into India's literary heritage. Griffith’s translations aim to retain the poetic beauty and spiritual essence of the originals, making them accessible to English readers. This work remains a valuable contribution to Indology and literary studies. About The Author: Ralph Thomas Hotchkin Griffith (1826–1906) was a distinguished English Indologist known for his pioneering translations of the Vedas into English. As principal of Benares College, he played a crucial role in Sanskrit studies and later settled in Kotagiri to focus on translating ancient Indian texts. His works, including translations of the Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, Atharvaveda, and the Ramayana, made Vedic literature accessible to Western audiences. Influenced by Max Müller and Sayana, Griffith’s contributions remain vital to Vedic scholarship and Indology. The Title 'Specimens Of Old Indian Poetry written/authored/edited by Ralph T H Griffith', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370977150 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 133 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is English poetry. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms.