Anthology of Humorous Sanskrit Verses (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780670095827)

In recent times, whenever ancient Sanskrit works are discussed or translated into English, the focus is usually on the lofty, religious and dramatic works. Due to the interest created by Western audiences, the Kama Sutra and love poetry has also been in the limelight. But, even though the Hasya Rasa or the humorous sentiment has always been an integral part of our ancient Sanskrit literature, it is little known today. Anthology of Humorous Sanskrit Verses is a collection of about 200 verse translations drawn from various Sanskrit works or anthologies compiled more than 500 years ago. Several such anthologies are well-known although none of them focus exclusively on humor. A.N.D. Haksar's translation of these verses is full of wit, earthy humor and cynical satire, and an excellent addition of the canon of Sanskrit literature.

Author: A. N. D. Haksar
ISBN-10: 0670095826
ISBN-13: 9780670095827
Publisher: Penguin Group
Language: English
Published: 05/02/2022
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.50w x 1.00d