This monumental work offers a sweeping survey of the literature and traditions of the Eastern world. From Hindu epics to Buddhist sutras, Horne traces the evolution of the major religious and philosophical traditions of the East. With its insightful analysis and richly detailed scholarship, this book remains a classic of comparative religion. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.