This volume contains English translations by Epiphanius Wilson of various ancient Sanskrit texts, including "e;The Book of Good Counsels"e;, "e;Nala and Damayanti"e;, and the "e;Ramayana"e; and "e;Sakoontala"e;. "e;Hindu Literature"e; will appeal to those with an interest in the Sanskrit epics of ancient India and would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Contents include: "e;The Winning of Friends"e;, "e;The Story of the Tiger and the Traveller"e;, "e;The Story of the Jackal, Deer, and Crow"e;, "e;The Story of the vulture, the Cat, and the Birds"e;, "e;The Story of the Dead Game and the Jackal"e;, "e;The Story of the Prince and the Wife of a Merchant's Son"e;, "e;Parting of Friends"e;, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.