Shakuntala: An Acting Version In Three Acts (1914)

By Garnet Holme

Book Overview

Shakuntala: An Acting Version in Three Acts is a play written by Garnet Holme and first published in 1914. The play is an adaptation of the classic Indian epic, Shakuntala, which tells the story of a beautiful maiden who falls in love with a king and is then cursed by a sage. The play is divided into three acts and features a cast of characters including Shakuntala, King Dushyanta, and the sage Durvasa. Holme's adaptation focuses on the love story between Shakuntala and King Dushyanta, and explores themes of love, loyalty, and forgiveness. The play is written in English and is intended for performance on stage. It has been performed numerous times since its publication and is considered a classic of Indian theater.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: 1104654601
• ISBN13: 9781104654603
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"