The Goose in Indian Literature and Art [Hardcover]
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The Goose in Indian Literature and Art [Hardcover]

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This scholarly work explores the symbolic and artistic significance of the goose throughout Indian literature and visual arts. J. PH. Vogel provides a comprehensive examination of how this bird has been depicted and revered across centuries of Indian cultural expression.

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The Goose in Indian Literature and Art is a definitive scholarly exploration of one of India’s most symbolically rich and culturally significant birds. Author J. PH. Vogel meticulously traces the goose’s presence and meaning throughout various periods of Indian civilization, examining its representation in classical texts, philosophical works, and visual arts.

This hardcover volume delves into the bird’s spiritual significance in Hindu, Buddhist, and other Indian traditions, analyzing its appearances in epic literature, poetry, and religious iconography. The work considers the goose as both a literal subject and a metaphorical symbol representing purity, wisdom, and divine transcendence. Through detailed historical analysis and artistic interpretation, Vogel illuminates how different Indian cultures and time periods have understood and celebrated this remarkable creature, offering readers deep insights into Indian aesthetics and spiritual thought.

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Author

J. PH. Vogel
Publisher

‏ : ‎ Gyan Publishing House
ISBN

9789374479544

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