PREFACE.
ihave attempted in this volume to give some idea of the nature and operation of the influences which have affected the Hindu intellect under British Rule. In doing this, I have indicated, in a general way, how these influences have moulded the modern literature of India. It is my intention to present in the next volume a more complete ac count of the present intellectual condition ot the Hindus as reflected in literature. Considering the diversity of the vernacular literatures of India, I am probably showing more presumption than discretion in undertaking this task ; and. I must say, its execution will largely depend upon the co-operation I may be fortunate enough to secure from those parts of India with the literary history of which I cannot claim more tiian a very super-
