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Sourindro Mohun Tagore, The twenty principal Kavyakaras of the Hindus, or extracts from the works of twenty of the most renowned literati of India: An offering to the Sixth International Congress of Orientalists, to be held at Leyden in September 1883, Calcutta: I C Bose and co., 1883

[18], 46 [2] blank pages including lithographed frontispiece; original full leather bound in morocco with elaborate gold tooling borders on both upper and lower boards, a beautiful monogram of gilt Saraswati on both upper and lower boards, inner dentelles gilt, all edges gilt
11.75 x 9.5 x 0.5 in (30 x 24.5 x 1.3 cm)

Inscribed on a bookplate pasted on the front pastedown mentioning "PRESENTED / BY / O. Browning M.A. / Senior Fellow / 1903"

The book contains extracts from the works of twenty of the most renowned literary figures in India, and provides insights into the nature of their works, their styles, and their contributions to the literary heritage of India. Some of the Kavyakaras (poets) whose works are featured in the book include Kalidasa, Bharavi, Magha, Bhavabhuti, and Jayadeva.

The book was published as an offering to the Sixth International Congress of Orientalists, which was held in Leyden in September 1883. The Congress was a gathering of scholars from all over the world who were interested in Oriental studies, and the publication of Tagore's book was a way to showcase the rich literary heritage of India to the wider world.

The Twenty Principal Kavyakaras of the Hindus is considered an important contribution to the study of Indian and particularly Sanskrit literature, and remains a valuable resource for scholars interested in the works of the featured poets. The book is also a testament to the efforts of Sourindro Mohun Tagore, who was a noted scholar and advocate for the preservation and study of Indian literature and culture. It is also a reflection of the interest and scholarship in Sanskrit literature that was prevalent in the late 19th century.

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