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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: $231.00  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: June 2001
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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" L (1.81 lbs) 464 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Asian
- Cultural Region - Indian
- Religious Orientation - Hindu
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps
Review Citations: Choice 01/01/2002 pg. 875
 
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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).
 
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