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Podcast: New Books in Indian Religions
Episode: Andrew Ollett, "The Mirror of Ornaments (Alaį¹
kÄradappaį¹Å): A Prakrit Work of Poetics" (UniorPress, 2025)
Description: TheĀ Mirror of OrnamentsĀ (Alaį¹
kÄradappaį¹Å)Ā defines and exemplifies 42 figures of speech or āornamentsā in 134 verses. It is the only surviving work of poetics in Prakrit, a literary language closely related to Sanskrit. It is one of the earliest representatives of the larger Indian discourse on poetics, and is especially closely linked to BhÄmahaāsĀ Ornament of LiteratureĀ (KÄvyÄlaį¹
kÄra). This book includes an introduction, annotated translation, glossary, and diplomatic and critical editions of the single surviving manuscript of theĀ Mirror of Ornaments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices<...