The Katha Sarit Sagara V1: Or Ocean Of The Streams Of Story (1880)

By Somadeva Bhaṭṭa, Charles Henry Tawney, Somadeva, et al.

Book Overview

The Katha Sarit Sagara V1: Or Ocean Of The Streams Of Story is a book written by Charles Henry Tawney in 1880. It is a translation of the Katha Sarit Sagara, a collection of Indian folk tales compiled in Sanskrit by Somadeva. The book contains 18 stories, each with its own unique plot and characters. The tales are set in ancient India and include elements of mythology, magic, and adventure. The book is divided into several sections, each with its own introduction and commentary by Tawney. The stories are told in a narrative style, with vivid descriptions and detailed characterizations. The book is considered a classic of Indian literature and is widely read and studied by scholars and enthusiasts of Indian culture.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: 1167242173
• ISBN13: 9781167242175
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 590 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"