Reseña del libro "Sacontala Or The Fatal Ring: An Indian Drama (1870) (en Inglés)"
Sacontala or The Fatal Ring: An Indian Drama is a classic play written by Calidas in 1870. The story revolves around the love affair between King Dushyanta and Sacontala, a beautiful maiden who lives in the forest with her father, the sage Kanva. The play is set in ancient India and is full of symbolism and spiritual themes.The story follows the journey of King Dushyanta, who falls in love with Sacontala at first sight. They exchange vows of love, but their happiness is short-lived when Dushyanta is called back to his kingdom. Sacontala is left alone and pregnant, and her father sends her to the king's palace to seek his help. However, due to a curse, Dushyanta forgets about her and Sacontala is forced to return to the forest.The play explores themes of love, loyalty, and fate. It also delves into the concept of karma and the consequences of one's actions. The characters are well-developed, and the dialogue is poetic and lyrical. The play has been translated into several languages and is considered a masterpiece of Indian literature.Overall, Sacontala or The Fatal Ring: An Indian Drama is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian literature, philosophy, and spirituality. It is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and captivate readers around the world.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.