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Descriptions
The lively stories in this book capture the magic and wonder of six great works from the golden ages of Sanskrit and Tamil Literature:<br /><br />Kalidasa's Abhijnanashakuntalam, the great saga of forgotten love between Shakuntala and the king Dushyanta.<br />Shudraka's Mrichchakatika, the epic romance between the impoverished Charudatta and the courtesan Vasantasena, played out against a backdrop of political intrigue and mystery.<br />Bhavabhuti's Uttararamacharita, the compelling retelling of the story of Rama and Sita.<br />Illanko Adigal's Silappadikaram, the tale of the epic revenge executed by the strong and beautiful Kannagi.<br />Sattanar's Manimekalai, the quest of an extraordinary woman to master the truths that define our existence.<br />Bhasa's Urubhangam, the stirring tale from the Mahabharata that culminates in the final battle between Duryodhana and Bheema at Kurukshetra.<br />This is the ideal introduction to some of the best-known stories from the Indian classics with their eternal themes of love and betrayal, battles and feasts, valiant heroes, beautiful heroines, treacherous villains and loyal friends.
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ISBN-13
9788184776973
ISBN-10
8184776973
Cover Type
Paperback
Language
English
No. Of Pages
172
Author
Adithi Rao
Publisher
Scholastic India
Country
India