The Assembly of Mirth: A Literal Translation into English of the Sabhá Bilása, one of the Degree of Honour Hindi Text-books

Here's a copy of The Assembly of Mirth by G. W. GILBERTSON – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 471 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.

What it's about

The Assembly of Mirth is an English translation of the Hindi text Sabhā Bilās, rendered by G. W. Gilbertson for academic purposes. Intended as a Hindi honor-level textbook, it presents a collection of witty conversations, satirical tales, and moral lessons from a royal court setting. Gilbertson’s translation preserves the literary richness and cultural context of the original while making it accessible to English readers and students. The work reflects both pedagogical value and Indo-British literary interaction during colonial times.

Book details

• Author: G. W. GILBERTSON
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 471
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1900

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The Assembly of Mirth is written by G. W. GILBERTSON.

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