Dear Professors and Colleagues,

I hope all is well. I am delving into research centered around the concept of "Old India" and the notion of national rejuvenation. My focus is primarily on exploring how India has been historically depicted in texts or scholarship, specifically during the early Indological or colonial period extending to the 20th century. I am particularly interested in any references where India is personified as an 'Old Man' or through similar imagery.

Additionally, I'm also curious to see if any of these texts or studies draw parallels or contrasts with China, possibly in the context of late Qing revolutionary Liang Qichao's discourse on a 'Young China.'

While I am familiar with Lajpat Rai's 'Young India', I am keen to expand my sources and would greatly appreciate any recommendations for further reading or pertinent sources in this area. 

Thank you so much! 

best wishes,

Yang Qu