= Kavyadarsha
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"Kavyadarsha," also known as "Kavya Darsah," is an influential Sanskrit work on poetics and aesthetics authored by the ancient Indian scholar and poet, Bhāmaha, around the 7th century CE. This text provides insights into the principles of poetry, literary devices, and the nature of art. Kavyadarsha covers various aspects of literary theory, including the structure of poetry, types of poetic expression, and the emotional resonance of literature (rasa).
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