The volume presents the edited text of Abhijnana-Sakuntalam along with its English translation accompanied by complete notes and a detailed exposition. It begins with an introduction on Sanskrit drama and the place of Kalidasa—his life, legends related to him and his beliefs and works. It discusses the plot of the play of Abhijnana-Sakuntalam, its sources, depiction of society and nature in the play and provides a place and time analysis with reference to ...
