Tales from the Hindu Dramatists by R. N. Dutta
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"Tales from the Hindu Dramatists" by R. N. Dutta is a collection of stories derived from classical Hindu dramas, likely written in the early 20th century. The work encapsulates various narratives from significant epics and texts like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, tailored for a younger audience to spark interest in India's rich cultural heritage and theatrical tradition. This compilation aims to engage readers with tales filled with love, valor, and moral dilemmas,
adapting the stories for educational purposes. The opening of this collection introduces the tale of "Sakuntala or The Lost Ring," where the story begins with King Dushyanta, who encounters the beautiful maiden Sakuntala in the forest while on a hunting expedition. Their instant, heavy mutual attraction leads to a romantic union, celebrated in the form of a Gandharva marriage, and the exchange of a ring as a token of recognition. However, complications arise due to a curse from a visiting sage when Sakuntala subsequently forgets her husband. As the tale unfolds, it touches on themes of love, loss, and fate, ultimately leading to the king's journey to reconcile with Sakuntala and embrace their long-lost bond, a narrative filled with emotional depth and cultural significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dutta, R. N. |
|---|---|
| Editor | Zemin, J. S. |
| Title | Tales from the Hindu Dramatists |
| Contents | Sakuntala or the lost ring -- Vikramorvasi or Urvasi won by valour -- Malavikagnimitra -- The vira charita or the mahavira charita -- Uttar Rama Charita -- Malati and Madhava or the stolen marriage -- Hanuman Nataka, or Mahanataka, or the great drama -- Anergha Raghava or Murari Nataka -- Veni Samvarana or Veni Sanhara -- Chanda Kausika -- Madhuraniruddha -- Sridama Charita -- Kansa Badha -- Yayati Charitra -- Kautuka Servaswa -- Prachanda Pandava -- Probodha Chandrodaya -- Nagananda -- Dutangada -- Pradyumna Vijaya -- Vidagdha Madhava -- Dhananyaya Vijaya -- Hasyarnava -- Chitra Yajna -- Mrigankalekha -- Mudrarakshasa -- Viddha Salabhanjika -- Ratnavali or the necklace. |
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Produced by Justin Kerk, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures |
| Subject | Sanskrit drama -- Adaptations |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18285 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-18285-8 |
| Release Date | Apr 29, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 713 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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