| Mother of My Heart, Daughter of My Dreams: Kali and Uma in the Devotional Poetry of Bengal Contributor(s): McDermott, Rachel Fell (Author) |
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ISBN: 0195134354 ISBN-13: 9780195134353 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $217.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2001 Annotation: This book chronicles the rise of goddess worship in the region of Bengal from the middle of the eighteenth century to the present. Focusing on the goddesses Kali and Uma, McDermott examines lyrical poems written by devotees from Ramprasad Sen (ca. 1718-1775) to Kazi Nazrul Islam (1899-1976). |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Asian - General - Poetry | Subjects & Themes - Inspirational & Religious - Religion | History |
| Dewey: 891.441 |
| LCCN: 99089433 |
| Physical Information: 1.35" H x 6.3" W x 9.26" (1.81 lbs) 464 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Cultural Region - Indian - Religious Orientation - Hindu |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book chronicles the rise of goddess worship in the region of Bengal from the middle of the eighteenth century to the present. Focusing on the goddesses Kali and Uma, McDermott examines lyrical poems written by devotees from Ramprasad Sen (ca. 1718-1775) to Kazi Nazrul Islam (1899-1976). |
