Tales from Sanskrit Dramatists

Tales From Sanskrit Dramatists is a collection of famous plays written by six renowned Sanskrit playwrights - Bhasa, Sudraka, Kalidasa, Sri Harsha, Bhavabhuti, and Visakhadatta. The book is edited by Mysore Hiriyanna and includes translations of the original Sanskrit plays into English. The plays included in the book are known for their intricate plots, complex characters, and philosophical themes. Bhasa's plays explore the themes of love, loyalty, and duty, while Sudraka's plays focus on political intrigue and power struggles. Kalidasa's plays are known for their poetic language and philosophical musings, while Sri Harsha's plays explore themes of love and loss. Bhavabhuti's plays examine the nature of good and evil, and Visakhadatta's plays are known for their historical and mythological themes. Overall, Tales From Sanskrit Dramatists is a comprehensive collection of some of the most celebrated plays in Sanskrit literature, offering readers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of ancient India.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.