1st Edition
Vidyasagar The Life and After-life of an Eminent Indian
Glossary. Introduction. 1. The Life and the Stories 2. Akhiladdin’s Song 3. Man in Motion 4. The Stuff of Legends 5. Salty Water 6. A Tale of Two Pandits. Conclusion. Bibliography. About the Author. Index.
Biography
Brian Hatcher is Professor and Packard Chair of Theology, Department of Religion, Tufts University, Medford, USA.
‘In this innovative work, Hatcher attempts not so much a biography of Vidyasagar as an insightful reading of extant biographies.’ — Amiya P. Sen, Head, Department of History and Culture, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
‘Hatcher’s stunning exploration makes this important monograph both biographical and historiographical.’ — A. R. Venkatachalapathy, Madras Institute of Development Studies, Chennai
