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Beyond East and West : a story of civilization through the great epics /

This volume is a cross-cultural study of the evolution of civilization. Drawing its material and inspiration from literature and culture, it looks at the achievements of humankind as a single imaginative experience. The book examines how traditions of poetry and literature have shaped cultures, soci...

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Main Author:	Swaroop, Suchethana (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London ; New York : Routledge, 2019.
Subjects:	Civilization > History. Culture > History. World history.

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