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The Megha-dta, Or, Cloud-messenger
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781021375476
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 196
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Sanskrit
This is an English translation of the Meghadūta, a Sanskrit poem by Kālidāsa, one of the most celebrated poets of ancient India. It tells the story of a heavenly messenger who is sent to deliver a message of love from a Yaksha to his beloved wife. Along the way, the messenger describes the scenic beauty of the Indian subcontinent, and the poem is renowned for its vivid imagery and lyrical beauty. A classic of Indian literature, and a must-read for anyone interested in the cultural heritage of the subcontinent.
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