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The Chaurapanchasika: An Indian Love Lament

The Chaurapanchasika: An Indian Love Lament

Arnold, Edwin

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ISBN10: 1168802458
ISBN13: 9781168802453
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 66
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Chaurapanchasika: An Indian Love Lament is a poetic work translated by Edwin Arnold. The book is a collection of fifty stanzas, each of which is a lamentation of a lover who is separated from their beloved. The stanzas are written in Sanskrit and were originally composed by an anonymous poet in the 4th century AD. Arnold's translation aims to capture the essence of the original work and convey the emotions of the lover through his use of language and imagery. The book is divided into five parts, each containing ten stanzas. The stanzas explore various themes related to love, such as the pain of separation, the longing for the beloved, and the beauty of the beloved. The Chaurapanchasika is a significant work in Indian literature and is considered a masterpiece of Sanskrit poetry. It has been praised for its lyrical beauty and its ability to evoke strong emotions in the reader. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian literature, poetry, or love stories.The Story Concerns A Young And Accomplished Brahman Who Fell In Love With The Daughter Of The Maharajah, And Was Therefore Sentenced To Death By The Monarch. The Verses Were Written While He Languished In Prison.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.

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