Select Specimens of the Theatre of the Hindus Part Two

Select Specimens of the Theatre of the Hindus V2 is a book written by Horace Hayman Wilson. It is a collection of plays from the Hindu theatre, translated into English for the first time. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume containing six plays. The plays are from different periods of Indian history and cover a range of themes, including love, politics, and religion. The translations are accompanied by extensive notes and commentary, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical context of each play. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in Indian literature, theatre, and culture.1827. Contains Volume III. Translated from the original Sanscrit. Ancient Indian drama is one of the most valuable creations of Indian kavya. The first academic work on Indian drama, in the strict sense, began with Horace Hayman Wilson's Select Specimens of the Theatre of the Hindus. Contents: Mudra Rakshasa; and Retnavali. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.