...a fine work which opens up several new avenues for the study of Sanskrit literature. The author's approach is imaginative yet scholarly, combining a real appreciation for Sanskrit Ka?Ovya with an understanding of western as well as Indian literary theory and criticism. As such, it represents a significant step in the current efforts of Sanskritists to achieve an informed and culturally unbiased appreciation of Indian literature. -- Richard Salomon, University of Washington ...a fine work which opens up several new avenues for the study of Sanskrit literature. The author's approach is imaginative yet scholarly, combining a real appreciation for Sanskrit Ka?Ovya with an understanding of western as well as Indian literary theory and criticism. As such, it represents a significant step in the current efforts of Sanskritists to achieve an informed and culturally unbiased appreciation of Indian literature. -- Richard Salomon, University of Washington