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Richard Schmidt
AuthorBooks · Second hand1866-1939
Johann Wilhelm Richard Schmidt was a German Indologist who specialized in Sanskrit, Pāli and Marathi. He worked several Indian erotic texts and published a translation of the Kamasutra by Vatsyayana and the Ratirahasyam by Pandit Kokkoka which went into multiple editions.
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About Richard Schmidt
Birth
1866
Death
1939
Johann Wilhelm Richard Schmidt was a German Indologist who specialized in Sanskrit, Pāli and Marathi. He worked several Indian erotic texts and published a translation of the Kamasutra by Vatsyayana and the Ratirahasyam by Pandit Kokkoka which went into multiple editions.
Richard Schmidt was a prominent German indologist and translator born in Aschersleben.
His prolific career spanned the authorship of 38 works published throughout his life.
His academic work included university teaching and the study of figures such as Sophocles and Saint Paul.
In addition to his humanistic side, Schmidt also developed a professional interest in naturalism.
Among his publications, the book Harry and the Plaque Pixie stands out, showcasing his literary versatility.
