Kabir, Kabir: The life and work of the early modern poet-philosopher

📦 Product Details

• Author: Purushottam Agrawal
• Publisher: Westland
• Publication Date: 11 September 2023
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Print Length: 284 pages
• ISBN-10: 939576757X
• ISBN-13: 978-9395767576
• Item Weight: 300 g

📖 About the Book

Kabir: The Life and Work of the Early Modern Poet-Philosopher by Purushottam Agrawal explores the life, poetry, ideas, and intellectual world of Kabir, one of the most influential poet-philosophers of the Indian Bhakti tradition.

The book examines Kabir's poetry and thought within the wider social, cultural, religious, and intellectual environment of early modern India. It explores themes associated with his work, including spirituality, social criticism, religious ideas, devotion, and the questioning of established conventions.

Through a detailed study of Kabir's life and literary legacy, the book offers readers an opportunity to understand his continuing significance in Indian intellectual and cultural history.

✍️ About the Author

Purushottam Agrawal is an Indian writer, scholar, and academic known for his work on Kabir, Bhakti traditions, Indian literature, and intellectual history. His writings examine Indian cultural and literary traditions through historical and social perspectives.