Author:Manmatha Nath Dutt

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Manmatha Nath Dutt Shastri
(1855–1912)

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Bengali writer, scholar of Sanskrit and Pali, served as rector in educational institutions (Keshab Academy and Serampore College), described as India's most prolific translator of Hindu epics and scriptures. Later known as Manmatha Nath Shastri after getting that degree. Maternal grandfather of Sucheta Kripalani. Partial biography here.

Works

Gleanings from Indian Classics (1893) (transcription project)
Kamandakiya Nitisara, or, The elements of polity (1896) (external scan)
Buddha - his life, his teachings, his order (1901) (transcription project)
Outlines of Hindu Metaphysics (1904) (transcription project)
Markandeya Purana (1896) (external scan)

Translations

The Ramayana (1891-94)
- Bāla Kanda (transcription project)
- Ayodhya Kanda (transcription project)
- Āranya Kanda (transcription project)
- Kishkindhā Kanda (transcription project)
- Sundara Kanda (transcription project)
- Yuddha Kanda (transcription project)
- Uttara Kanda (transcription project)

Some or all works by this author were published before January 1, 1929, and are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Translations or editions published later may be copyrighted. Posthumous works may be copyrighted based on how long they have been published in certain countries and areas.

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