‘O Our India!’: Towards a Reassessment of Sir Edwin Arnold

Sir Edwin Arnold (1832-1904), a now neglected figure, was once honoured and revered. Focusing on Arnold’s varied writings on Indian themes, this article presents a case for reassessing his role and importance, concentrating on his contribution towards disseminating knowledge of Indian religions to W...

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Main Author: Robinson, Catherine (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Equinox 2009
In: Religions of South Asia
Year: 2009, Volume: 3, Issue: 2, Pages: 203-219
Further subjects:B Budhism
B Arnold (Edwin)
B Hinduism
B Orientalism
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