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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. The Pali Literature of Ceylon is of great extent & importance & also of multifarious interest, it is of value alike to the historian & the student of folklore, to the philogist &the student of comparative religion. Broadly speaking, it may be classified under three main heads.The author traces the development of Sri Lankas Pali literature from its origins, through the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruva periods, down to the early twentieth century. Since the history of the island, its Buddhist faith, and its Pali literature are inseparably intertwined, his book is at the same time a gracefully written history of Sri Lanka as reflected in its literary heritage. The Pali Literature of Ceylon is vast and important, attracting historians, folklore lovers, linguists, and religion scholars. It spans ancient to 20th century, showcasing Sri Lanka's history, Buddhism, and Pali literature. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: Good. 1958. Paperback. Clean copy showing some age and shelf wear. Previous owners ex-libris stickers to inside front cover and half-title page. Remains a good copy. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condizione: Good. 1958. Paperback. Clean copy showing some age and shelf wear. Previous owners ex-libris stickers to inside front cover and half-title page. Remains a good copy. . . . .

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. The Pali Literature of Ceylon is of great extent & importance & also of multifarious interest, it is of value alike to the historian & the student of folklore, to the philogist &the student of comparative religion. Broadly speaking, it may be classified under three main heads.The author traces the development of Sri Lankas Pali literature from its origins, through the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruva periods, down to the early twentieth century. Since the history of the island, its Buddhist faith, and its Pali literature are inseparably intertwined, his book is at the same time a gracefully written history of Sri Lanka as reflected in its literary heritage. The Pali Literature of Ceylon is vast and important, attracting historians, folklore lovers, linguists, and religion scholars. It spans ancient to 20th century, showcasing Sri Lanka's history, Buddhism, and Pali literature. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Commentary of Mahavamsa. 8vo. 2 vols. cxii, v, 711pp. Original cloth, slightly worn. (The Pali Text Society, Text Series, No.58, 59).

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Dustjacket. Later Edition. ISBN 9552110041. Heavy Hardback. Later Printing. Revised Fourth Edition. Good Condition. Tight sound copy with brown spotting to edges, endpapers, tiny tear to blue cloth cover on spine edge, bumped corners, rubs to edges and corners of covers. Title is in gold gilt on front cover and spine, on a dark blue cloth background. No Signature.…