Classical Sanskrit Literature - 01 - Introduction

Classical Sanskrit literature can be divided into three broad periods:
a. Creative Period - Upto 4th century C.E.
b. First Development Phase - Works of kAlidAsa
c. Second Development Phase - post-kAlidAsa works
d. Concluding Phase - 10th century to 18th century C.E.

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