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Sakuntala; Or Sakuntala Recognized By The Ring: A Sanskrit Drama In Seven Acts

Sakuntala; Or Sakuntala Recognized By The Ring: A Sanskrit Drama In Seven Acts

Kalidasa

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ISBN10: 1163220590
ISBN13: 9781163220597
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 334
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sakuntala; Or Sakuntala Recognized By The Ring: A Sanskrit Drama In Seven Acts is a classic play written by Kalidasa, one of the most celebrated poets and playwrights in ancient India. The play tells the story of Sakuntala, a beautiful and virtuous maiden who falls in love with King Dushyanta. The two meet in the forest, where they exchange vows of love and devotion. However, due to a curse, Sakuntala is forced to leave the king's presence and return to her father's hermitage. Later, when Dushyanta comes to visit her, Sakuntala is so lost in thought that she forgets to greet him properly. The king, feeling insulted, leaves without recognizing her. Heartbroken, Sakuntala returns to the hermitage, where she gives birth to a son. The story takes a dramatic turn when the king sees a ring that Sakuntala had given him as a token of their love. The ring had been lost in the forest, but it is found by a fisherman who presents it to the king. Upon seeing the ring, Dushyanta remembers Sakuntala and realizes his mistake. He sets out to find her and their son, and eventually reunites with them.The play is a masterpiece of Indian literature and is known for its lyrical language, vivid imagery, and profound philosophical insights. It explores themes such as love, duty, honor, and the nature of reality. It also features a cast of colorful characters, including gods, sages, and demons, who add to the richness and complexity of the story. Sakuntala; Or Sakuntala Recognized By The Ring is a timeless work of art that continues to captivate readers and audiences around the world.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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