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The Classic, heart-touching story of unrequired love, of a mans fall from grace and his tragic end offers an insightful and compassionate portrayal of men and women in love. Devdas, written in the early decades of the 20th century, still captives readers, and has been filmed several times- a testament to its endurance and class. One of sarat Chandra Chatterjees finest novels. It reveals the best there is in Indian romantic literature. This abridged translation of ...
This volume contains translations of some of the best stories by Sarat Chandra Chatterji, one of the greatest figures in modern Indian literature. Apart from Devdas and Srikanta, famous novels presented here in an abridged form, the selection includes some deeply moving stories which have not thus far been accessible to the English reader. In his introductory essay, the translator, has given a brief outline of Sarat Chandra's life and discussed the distinctive ...
The essays in this volume deal with major perspectives in the Indian attitude to art and beauty. Two important concepts evolved by ancient thinkers have retained their influence throughout the history of Indian thought. These are the concepts of rasa (aesthetic delight) and dhvani (aesthetic suggestion). The earlier chapters in this book deal with the evolution of these basic concepts. In the later chapters the author discusses the developments in Indian ...
This selection from the Panchatantra, Kadambari and Kathasaritsagara encompasses myth, legend, mystery and fantasy. Palace intrigues, power struggles, tragic schisms, resourceful stratagems are delineated with beauty and power in the Panchatantra, Kadambari is studded with uplifting imagery, brilliant descriptions and sensitive depictions of the female psyche and the urgency of passion. In the Kathasaritsagar, Parvati and Vibhishana, courtiers and merchants ...