Devi: The Great Goddess
Vidya Dehejia
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Devi: The Great Goddess
Published
June 1999
Publisher
Prestel
Pages
408
ISBN-13
9783791321295
ISBN-10
3791321293
Description
Devi, the Great Goddess of India, is beautiful, beneficent, terrifying, all-powerful, and glorious. Ubiquitous in India's social and spiritual fabric, she has, over the millennia, been painted, sculpted, carved, and wrought from silver and bronze in myriad shapes and forms. Devi: The Great Goddess brings together 120 of these diverse examples of Devi and a group of distinguished essayists who explore facets of Devi worship and tradition, including ritual, architecture, literature, history, and contemporary issues such as feminism and gender politics. The book appeals to readers compelled by the exploration and interpretation of the art, religion, and history of India.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Devi: The Great Goddess?
This edition of Devi: The Great Goddess has approximately 408 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Devi: The Great Goddess?
For most readers, Devi: The Great Goddess typically takes between 8h 30m and 5h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 102,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 102,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Devi: The Great Goddess?
The estimated word count for Devi: The Great Goddess is approximately 102,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Devi: The Great Goddess?
Devi: The Great Goddess was written by Vidya Dehejia.
When was Devi: The Great Goddess published?
The publication date for this specific edition is June 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.