The Mrichchhakatika Of Sudraka: With The Commentary Of Prithvidhara (1904) is a book that contains the ancient Sanskrit play, Mrichchhakatika, written by Sudraka. This play is considered a masterpiece of Indian literature and is set in the city of Ujjayini, where a poor Brahmin named Charudatta falls in love with a courtesan named Vasantasena. The story follows their love affair, as well as the political intrigue and corruption that surrounds them.The book also includes a commentary by Prithvidhara, which provides insight ...
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The Mrichchhakatika Of Sudraka: With The Commentary Of Prithvidhara (1904) is a book that contains the ancient Sanskrit play, Mrichchhakatika, written by Sudraka. This play is considered a masterpiece of Indian literature and is set in the city of Ujjayini, where a poor Brahmin named Charudatta falls in love with a courtesan named Vasantasena. The story follows their love affair, as well as the political intrigue and corruption that surrounds them.The book also includes a commentary by Prithvidhara, which provides insight into the cultural and historical context of the play. The commentary explains the meaning of certain words and phrases, as well as the significance of certain actions and events. It also provides a deeper understanding of the characters and their motivations.Overall, The Mrichchhakatika Of Sudraka: With The Commentary Of Prithvidhara (1904) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Indian literature, history, or culture. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient India and the complex relationships between people of different classes and backgrounds.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.
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