Summary:  TRUBNER’S ORIENTAL SERIES, translated by MARY E. R. MARTIN, delves into the role of women throughout Eastern antiquity, exploring their position in society through the Chosen People, Arab poetry, Egyptian and Assyrian monuments, Chinese classics, Indian masterpieces, and more. The preface discusses the author's intention to provide a comprehensive series on ancient Eastern society, with a focus on India's literary richness and unique portrayal of feminine characters. The translation aims to bridge the gap between European and Indian literary traditions, emphasizing Sanskrit literature's enduring relevance and the need to preserve Indian womanhood’s inherent qualities amidst evolving cultural influences. Narratives from legendary Indian epics, like the Ramayana, illustrate the complex dynamics of marriage, female agency, and social conventions in ancient India, suggesting a nuanced interplay between tradition and change in women's roles and relationships.