This chrestomathy, formerly available from Langenscheidt, offers a cross-section of Sanskrit literature spanning two and a half millennia. All texts are rendered in Latin transliteration and are introduced by a short text. The user will find all levels of difficulty, from the easiest reading, such as the Savitri legend, to more complicated texts like the Kiratarjuniya. The contents include: Vedic literature (Samhitas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, Upanisads, Sutras), epic literature (epics, Puranas), classical literature (dramas, art epics, fables, fairy tales, poetry, art novels, Buddhist Sanskrit works), and scientific literature (law, politics, philosophy, historiography, poetry, eroticism).