Description
The wonderful world of classical Indian drama has been obscured for most readers by the stilted style of the existing 19th-century translations. Here, an Indian Sanskrit scholar, P. Lal, who is also a fine poet in his own right, has produced new versions in modern idiom which brings across the full richness and vitality of the originals. And these "transcreations" are so presented that they will "play" on our stage today. The volume contains: Shakuntala by Kalidasa, The Toy Cart by King Shudraka, The Signet Ring of Rakshasa by Vishakadatta, The Dream of Vasavadatta by Bhasa, The Later Story of Rama by Bhavabhuti, and Ratnavali by Harsha.
About the Author
P. Lal was a poet and Sanskrit scholar who helped bring ancient Sanskrit plays to a modern audience.
Reviews
"Professor Lal's business was publishing Indian writers in English. Of the great old works he made masterly translations; new writers he encouraged. When he began, ten years after independence, the practice was controversial." -- The Economist
Book Information
ISBN 9780811200790
Author P. Lal
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publisher New Directions Publishing Corporation
Weight(grams) 441g
Dimensions(mm) 206mm * 132mm * 30mm
About the Author
P. Lal was a poet and Sanskrit scholar who helped bring ancient Sanskrit plays to a modern audience.
Reviews
"Professor Lal's business was publishing Indian writers in English. Of the great old works he made masterly translations; new writers he encouraged. When he began, ten years after independence, the practice was controversial." -- The Economist
Book Information
ISBN 9780811200790
Author P. Lal
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publisher New Directions Publishing Corporation
Weight(grams) 441g
Dimensions(mm) 206mm * 132mm * 30mm
