Studies in the History of Sanskrit Poetics v2.c81.s1.38

v2.c81.s1.38

To the *arthālaṃkāras*, however, Daṇḍin naturally pays greater attention. He mentions by name (ii 4-7) only thirty-five poetic figures⁴; but the special feature of his treatment, as contrasted with those of Bhāmaha and Vāmana, consists in his attempt to make a large number of subordinate varieties, the most remarkable instance being that of *upamā*, which has thirty-two subdivisions, of which eight at least have the value of independent figures to later writers.