A Weaver Named Kabir: Selected Verses with a Detailed Biographical and Historical Introduction

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This book explores the life of one of India's greatest religious and literary figures. As a symbol of secularism and religious tolerance, Kabir is the medieval counterpart of Mahatma Gandhi, as a poet whose verses continue to enjoy enormous popularity, he prefigures Tyagaraja and Tagore. Born a lower-caste Muslim weaver, Kabir opposed superstition, empty ritualism and bigotry. His writings include scathing attacks against Brahmanical pride, caste...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0195639332

ISBN13:9780195639339

Release Date:May 1998

Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA

Length:400 Pages

Weight:0.87 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 8.4" x 5.5"

Related Subjects

Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Poetry Religion Religion & Spirituality Science Science & Math Science & Scientists

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