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""Classic Literature: Principally Sanskrit, Greek and Roman, with Some Account of the Persian, Chinese and Japanese in the Form of Sketches of the Authors and Specimens from Translations of their Works"" is a comprehensive book written by C.A. White. The book covers a range of classic literature from different cultures, including Sanskrit, Greek, Roman, Persian, Chinese, and Japanese. The book provides an overview of the authors and their works, as well as a selection of translated excerpts from their texts. The aim of the book is to introduce readers to the rich literary traditions of these cultures and to provide a glimpse into the themes, styles, and genres of classic literature from around the world. The book is organized by culture and includes detailed sketches of the authors and their works, along with commentary and analysis of the texts. The Sanskrit section covers works such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Ramayana, while the Greek and Roman sections include works such as the Iliad, the Odyssey, and the Aeneid. The Persian section covers works such as the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, while the Chinese and Japanese sections cover works such as the Tao Te Ching and The Tale of Genji.Overall, ""Classic Literature: Principally Sanskrit, Greek and Roman, with Some Account of the Persian, Chinese and Japanese in the Form of Sketches of the Authors and Specimens from Translations of their Works"" is an informative and engaging book for anyone interested in classic literature and the cultural traditions that have shaped it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.