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100	1		_aKālidāsa
245	1	0	_aTranslations of Shakuntala and Other Works
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
490	1		_aEveryman's library, [no. 629]
500			_aRelease date is 2005-09-05
505	0		_aIntroduction: Kalidasa, his life and writings -- Shakuntala -- The story of Shakuntala -- The two minor dramas: I. Malavika and Agnimitra. II. Urvashi -- The dynasty of Raghu -- The birth of the war-god -- The cloud-messenger -- The seasons.
508			_aJuliet Sutherland, Jayam Subramanian and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"Translations of Shakuntala and Other Works" by Kalidasa is a collection of classical Indian poetry and drama likely written in the fifth century AD. This compilation showcases Kalidasa's renowned works, which include his famous play "Shakuntala," along with lesser-known dramas and poems that explore themes of love, nature, and divine intervention. The main character, Shakuntala, is presented as a strong yet tender figure who embarks on a romantic journey that intertwines with the divine and the earthly. The opening of the collection introduces readers to Kalidasa, providing insight into his life, the legends surrounding him, and his unparalleled influence on Sanskrit literature. It narrates a captivating legend about his rise from an uneducated ox-driver to a celebrated poet through divine intervention, revealing his deep connection to nature and the feminine spirit. The beginning also sets the stage for "Shakuntala," highlighting her beauty and innocence against the backdrop of a hermitage where the king first encounters her. The contrast between the natural beauty of the hermitage and the complexities of human emotions is deftly introduced, hinting at the unfolding drama of love and destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSanskrit drama -- Translations into English
653			_aSanskrit poetry -- Translations into English
700	1		_aRyder, Arthur W. _q(Arthur William), _d1877-1938
830		0	_aEveryman's library, [no. 629]
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16659
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