Memoirs of the life, writings and correspondence of Sir William Jones
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Memoirs of the life, writings and correspondence of Sir William Jones
（The works of Sir William Jones / edited by Lord Teignmouth, v. 1-2）
Cambridge University Press, 2013
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Reprint. Originally published: London : John Stockdale, 1807
Description and Table of Contents
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1 : pbk ISBN 9781108055680
Description
A renowned Enlightenment polymath, Sir William Jones (1746-94) was a lawyer, translator and poet who wrote authoritatively on politics, comparative linguistics and oriental literature. Known initially for his Persian translations and political radicalism, Jones became further celebrated for his study and translation of ancient Sanskrit texts following his appointment to the supreme court in Calcutta in 1783. He spent the next eleven years introducing Europe to the mysticism and rationality of Hinduism, becoming a pioneer in comparative religion. Through works such as his nine 'Hymns' to Hindu deities and his translation of the Sanskrit classic Sacontala, Jones inspired and influenced Romantic writers from William Blake to August Wilhelm Schlegel. These thirteen volumes of his works, published in 1807, begin with a memoir by his friend and editor Lord Teignmouth (1751-1834). Volume 1 explores Jones' heritage and birth through to his departure for India.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Letters from Sir William Jones
- Letters to Sir William Jones.
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2 : pbk ISBN 9781108055697
Description
A renowned Enlightenment polymath, Sir William Jones (1746-94) was a lawyer, translator and poet who wrote authoritatively on politics, comparative linguistics and oriental literature. Known initially for his Persian translations and political radicalism, Jones became further celebrated for his study and translation of ancient Sanskrit texts following his appointment to the supreme court in Calcutta in 1783. He spent the next eleven years introducing Europe to the mysticism and rationality of Hinduism, becoming a pioneer in comparative religion. Through works such as his nine 'Hymns' to Hindu deities and his translation of the Sanskrit classic Sacontala, Jones inspired and influenced Romantic writers from William Blake to August Wilhelm Schlegel. These thirteen volumes of his works, published in 1807, begin with a memoir by his friend and editor Lord Teignmouth (1751-1834). Volume 2 covers Jones' life and death in India, and includes important correspondence and unpublished work.
Table of Contents
- Letters from Sir William Jones
- Letters to Sir William Jones.
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