Arthur W. (Arthur William) Ryder

Arthur W. (Arthur William) Ryder
Arthur William Ryder (1877–1938) was an American Sanskrit scholar and translator, renowned for his translations of classical Indian texts. He was a professor of Sanskrit at the University of California, Berkeley, where he played a significant role in popularizing Indian literature in the West. Ryder's most notable works include translations of "The Panchatantra" and "The Ten Princes" ("Daśakumāracarita"), which helped introduce Indian fables and stories to a broader English-speaking audience. His scholarship was highly respected, and his translations remain influential in the study of Indian classical literature.

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