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Shakuntala and Other Timeless Tales from Ancient India - Genre Tamil & Sanskrit Literature



The lively stories in this book by author Adithi Rao captures the magic and wonder of six great works from the golden ages of Sanskrit and Tamil Literature:

  • Kalidasa's Abhijnanashakuntalam, the great saga of forgotten love between Shakuntala and the king Dushyanta.
  • Shudraka's Mrichchakatika, the epic romance between the impoverished Charudatta and the courtesan Vasantasena, played out against a backdrop of political intrigue and mystery.
  • Bhavabhuti's Uttararamacharita, the compelling retelling of the story of Rama and Sita.
  • Illanko Adigal's Silappadikaram, the tale of the epic revenge executed by the strong and beautiful Kannagi.
  • Sattanar's Manimekalai, the quest of an extraordinary woman to master the truths that define our existence.
  • Bhasa's Urubhangam, the stirring tale from the Mahabharata that culminates in the final battle between Duryodhana and Bheema at Kurukshetra.

This is the ideal introduction to some of the best-known stories from the Indian classics with their eternal themes of love and betrayal, battles and feasts, valiant heroes, beautiful heroines, treacherous villains and loyal friends.



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