Alcoves of Indian Knowledge in Theofil Simenschy’s Works
Alcoves of Indian Knowledge in Theofil Simenschy’s Works
Author(s): Hilda-Hedvig VargaSubject(s): History, Philosophy, Language and Literature Studies, Cultural history, Bibliography, General Reference Works, History of ideas, Philosophy of Language, Philology, Translation Studies, Source Material
Published by: Presa Universitara Clujeana
Keywords: Celebration; Theofil Simenschy; Indology; Indian Studies in Romania; Translation from Sanskrit;
Summary/Abstract: The present text aims to highlight the contribution of the Romanian scholar Theofil Simenschy to Indian Studies in Romania, who became the first to teach Sanskrit at an institution of higher education – in Iași. The goal of reminding or helping readers discover his legacy in the forms of translations from Sanskrit into Romanian of sacred Hindu texts and several didactic works, full of useful information, was also kept in mind when bringing ideas together.
Journal: ROMANIAN JOURNAL OF INDIAN STUDIES
- Issue Year: 1/2022
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 33-42
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English