बाणभट्ट: Banabhatta

Book Details

• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Author: K. Krishnamurthy
• Language: Hindi
• Edition: 2012
• Pages: 90
• ISBN: 8126016922
• Cover: Paperback
• Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 14 cm (8.5 x 5.5 inches)
• Weight: 140 gm

About the Book

This book presents a comprehensive and insightful introduction to Banabhatta, one of the greatest figures in classical Sanskrit literature. Renowned as the author of immortal works like Kadambari and Harshacharita, Banabhatta is celebrated for his grand literary style, refined sentence construction, and powerful poetic imagery. However, his stylistic richness has often made his works challenging to understand for modern readers.

In this thoughtfully written work, K. Krishnamurthy attempts to present a clear and engaging portrait of Banabhatta—not only as a master of epic prose and literary elegance but also as a visionary thinker and humanist who transcended the limitations of his time and region. The book captures multiple dimensions of his personality and literary genius in a simple and accessible manner.

Designed for both general readers and students of literature, this book offers a structured exploration of Banabhatta’s life, works, and literary contributions. It includes discussions on his biography, his views on poetics, detailed insights into Harshacharita and Kadambari, and an analysis of his distinctive writing style. The influence of his prose on later Sanskrit, Prakrit, and other Indian language literatures is also highlighted, with reference to Indian poetics as a background.

With carefully selected excerpts, critical analysis, and a concise index for further study, this book serves as an excellent resource for understanding the depth and legacy of Banabhatta in Indian literary tradition. It is highly recommended for students, scholars, and anyone interested in classical Sanskrit literature.