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Auld lang syne. Second series : $b My Indian friends

By F. Max (Friedrich Max) Müller

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Despite never stepping foot on Indian soil, a scholar's life is profoundly touched by the wisdom and friendship of remarkable Indian figures, forever shaping his view of the world.

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2024-02-26
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"Auld Lang Syne: My Indian Friends" by F. Max Müller is a compilation of memories and thoughts from the late 1800s, where the author shares his heartfelt appreciation for Indian culture, philosophy, and literature through stories of his connections with important Indian people and academics, even though he never actually went to India; the book begins by explaining why he's writing about his Indian friends instead of himself, showing how these friendships shaped his views, and the first chapter tells of his lifelong interest in India, starting with his childhood reading and schooling; Müller tells stories and talks about his studies, introducing people like Dvârkanâth Tagore, hoping to help people from different cultures understand each other better, all while setting the scene to showcase India's deep history and vibrant traditions.

About the Author

Friedrich Max Müller was a comparative philologist and Orientalist of German origin. He was one of the founders of the Western academic disciplines of Indology and religious studies. Müller wrote both scholarly and popular works on the subject of Indology. He directed the preparation of the Sacred Books of the East, a 50-volume set of English translations which continued after his death.

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