Sacontalá; or, The Fatal Ring: An Indian Drama

By William Jones, Kālidāsa, Moreshwar Ramchandra Kale, et al.

Book Overview

Immerse yourself in the dramatic world of ancient India with this classic work of literature. Full of romance, intrigue, and betrayal, this story is a timeless masterpiece that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. A must-read for anyone interested in Indian culture or drama.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 102245501X
• ISBN13: 9781022455016
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

The Recognition of Sakuntala (Thrift Edition) by kalidasa

His works never cease to astound me...

A Most Beautiful Play

Kalidasa is India's greatest Sanskrit poet and playwright. Many centuries later, his commitment has not flinched to remain India's most respected bard. When you've read world's greatest plays, you must then read him for the proverbial dessert. For most people, drama was invented in Greece, yet Kalidasa didn't know that, being apart by sea and time. So far as he is concerned, he was as much an inventor of this art. `Recognition of Sakuntala' is a beautiful love story of a married king with a country girl, his deserting her and eventually reclaiming back, by the aid of gods. I've several translations of this play, but Johnson's version is probably the best - at least in English. If Shakespeare or Tolstoy gratify you, Kalidasa will as much.