On the Practice of Autocommentary in Sanskrit Sources
Résumé
The practice of writing a commentary on one’s own work has long been studied by historians focusing on European Renaissance; but it was also very common in classical and medieval India. The article provides an overview of the phenomenon in Sanskrit sources while exploring hypotheses on its origins and goals.
Domaines
Sciences de l'Homme et SociétéOrigine | Accord explicite pour ce dépôt |
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