The Hermit and the Love-Thief: Sanskrit Poems of Bhartrihari and Bilhana

Year 1991
Pages 128
Binding Paperback

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The Hermit and the Love-Thief: Sanskrit Poems of Bhartrihari and Bilhana by Bhartrihari & Bilhana is a book about art, media, culture, or creative work. The record for this copy lists 1991 • Penguin Group USA • 128 pages.

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