The Recognition of Shakntala
Download or Read eBook The Recognition of Shakntala PDF written by Kali dasa and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2006-11 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Kali dasa |
| Publisher | : NYU Press |
| Total Pages | : 419 |
| Release | : 2006-11 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780814788158 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0814788157 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (58 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Recognition of Shakntala by : Kali dasa
Book excerpt: The play Shakuntala was one of the first examples of Indian literature to be read in translation in Europe. Shakuntala's story is a leitmotiv that recurs in many works of Indian literature and culminates in the master Kali-dasa's drama for the stage. The virtuous heroine is forgotten by her betrothed, the king Dushyanta, only to be refound thanks to a distinguishing signet ring discovered by a fisherman in the belly of one of his catch. The final act distills the essence of human forgiveness, in Shakuntala's gracious release of her husband from his guilt.
