Indian Poetry Containing "The Indian Song of Songs," from the Sanskrit of the Gîta Govinda of Jayadeva, Two books from "The Iliad Of India" (Mahábhárata), "Proverbial Wisdom" from the Shlokas of the Hitopadesa, and other Oriental Poems.

"Indian Poetry" by Edwin Arnold is a collection of translated poems that brings together ancient Indian stories and wisdom. It has selections from the Gita Govinda, called "The Indian Song of Songs," parts of the Mahabharata, wise sayings from the Hitopadesa, and other poems from the East. The poems explore big ideas such as love, faith, and old legends, with a focus on Krishna and Radha's divine love. The collection starts by honoring the poet Jayadeva and describes Krishna's adventures and feelings.