Shakuntala and Other Timeless Tales from Ancient India
By Rao A..
Description
The lively stories in this book capture the magic and wonder of six great works from the golden ages of Sanskrit and Tamil Literature: Kalidasa s Abhijnanashakuntalam, the great saga of forgotten love between Shakuntala and the kind Dushyanta; Shudraka s Mrichchakatika, the epic romance between the impoverished Charudatta and the courtesan Vasantasena, played out against a backdrop of political intrigue and mystery. Bhavabhuti s Uttararamacharita, the compelling retelling of the story of Rama and Sita. Illanko Adigal s Silappadikaram, the tale of the epic revenge executed by the stron...
ISBN(s)
8184776977, 9788184776973
