Kalidasa

Kalidasa: Translations of Shakuntala and Other Works is a book written by Arthur W. Ryder and published in 1920. The book is a collection of translations of some of the most famous works by the Indian poet and playwright Kalidasa. The book includes a translation of Shakuntala, which is considered one of Kalidasa's greatest works. Shakuntala is a play about a beautiful young woman named Shakuntala who falls in love with King Dushyanta. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of forgetting one's past. In addition to Shakuntala, the book also includes translations of other works by Kalidasa, such as The Recognition of Sakuntala, The Birth of the War-god, and The Cloud-Messenger. Ryder's translations are highly regarded for their accuracy and poetic beauty. The book provides readers with a glimpse into the rich literary tradition of ancient India and is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian literature and culture.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.