Sakuntala And Minor Poems Of Kalidasa The Chief Hindu Poet 500 A.D.

By Charles Francis Horne

Book Overview

Sakuntala and Minor Poems of Kalidasa the Chief Hindu Poet 500 A.D. is a book written by Charles F. Horne. The book is a collection of poems written by Kalidasa, who is considered to be one of the greatest poets of ancient India. The book includes the famous play Sakuntala, which tells the story of a beautiful maiden named Sakuntala and her love affair with King Dushyanta. The play is known for its lyrical language and its portrayal of the complex emotions of love and longing. In addition to Sakuntala, the book also includes a collection of minor poems by Kalidasa, which showcase his mastery of various poetic forms and styles. Horne's translation of the poems is highly regarded for its accuracy and its ability to capture the beauty and depth of Kalidasa's poetry. Overall, Sakuntala and Minor Poems of Kalidasa the Chief Hindu Poet 500 A.D. is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian literature and poetry.THIS 102 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: India and Brahmanism, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610012X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425329136
• ISBN13: 9781425329136
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"