ASIAN 6649 - [Indian Devotional Poetry]

Fall. Next offered 2016-2017. 4 credits.

Co-meets with ASIAN 3348/RELST 3348.

D. Gold.

A survey of Indian devotional genres, with particular attention to the medieval vernacular literatures. Consideration will be given to social and ritual contexts of the texts, the ways in which their literary conventions work, and their contemplative uses. The predominant focus will be on Hindu traditions, but some Buddhist and Islamic works may also be read. Readings will be in translation. (RL)