Selections From The Hindu Sakoontala

By Edwin Arnold

Book Overview

""Selections from The Hindu Sakuntala"" is a book by Edwin Arnold that features a collection of excerpts from the famous Sanskrit play ""Abhijnanasakuntalam"" (The Recognition of Sakuntala) by Kalidasa. The play tells the story of King Dushyanta and Sakuntala, a beautiful maiden raised in a hermitage. The two fall in love and secretly marry, but Sakuntala is forced to leave the king's palace and return to the hermitage. Later, when Dushyanta forgets about her due to a curse, Sakuntala must prove her identity and their love to him. Arnold's selection includes some of the most beautiful and poignant scenes from the play, including Sakuntala's first meeting with Dushyanta, their wedding ceremony, and the famous scene where Sakuntala's ring is lost and found by a fisherman. The book also includes Arnold's own poetic translations of the original Sanskrit verses, as well as his commentary on the play's themes and symbolism. Overall, ""Selections from The Hindu Sakuntala"" is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian literature, mythology, and culture.THIS 122 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Hindu Literature, by Edwin Arnold. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766106403.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: 1425347932
• ISBN13: 9781425347932
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"