This book addresses the absence of a comprehensive history of Sanskrit literature in English. It highlights the importance of understanding this literature, both for its intrinsic merit and for its insights into Indian culture. The author, taking advantage of over twenty years of study and teaching, explores the need for such a work. The book aims to provide a clear and up-to-date account of Sanskrit literature, delving into its cultural and historical significance, and includes bibliographical notes for further research. The author also discusses the transliteration of Sanskrit words for English readers. Furthermore, the book encompasses a broad spectrum of subjects, including the Vedic Period, the Rigveda, its poetry and philosophy, the Rigvedic Age, the Later Vedas, the Brahma?as, the Sutras, the Epics, Kavya or Court Epic, Lyric Poetry, the Drama, Fairy Tales and Fables, Philosophy, and the interaction between Sanskrit Literature and the West. About The Author: Friedrich Max M?ller (1823?1900) was a German-born philologist and Orientalist, who spent most of his life in Britain. He played a vital role in establishing the academic fields of Indian studies and religious studies. M?ller authored both scholarly and popular works in the realm of Indology. He oversaw the creation of "The Sacred Books of the East," a comprehensive 50-volume set of English translations. M?ller's interest in Sanskrit and the study of Indian texts led him to England, where he became a prominent commentator on Indian culture during the British Empire's rule. He believed that language and culture were intimately connected and extensively studied the Rig-Veda to understand the development of pagan European religions. M?ller's work also emphasized the relationship between language, culture, and belief systems, and he contributed significantly to the study of the Vedas and ancient Indian philosophy.