Voices of Sanskrit Poets: A Fresh Look at the Classics (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781527563476)

This book presents a fresh perspective on the works of canonical figures of Sanskrit literature. In the process, it raises interesting questions: Is VÄ lmÄ«kiâ (TM)s SÄ«ta a feminist archetype? Is infidelity a virtue of CÄ rudatta of the play, Má¹>ichchhakatika? Is MudrÄ rÄ ká¹£asa of the seventh century an existential play? It answers such queries convincingly in a thoughtful and informative prose. Narrating the Indian doctrine of Rasa, the book explores whether evocation of rasa is a subjective phenomenon or, as a famous neurologist averred, universal. Juxtaposing the heroism of Achilles and RÄ ma, the book tempts the reader to evaluate their poetic influence in building an ideal human society. Drawing parallels between the nobility of Cordelia of Shakespeare and Åsakuntala of KÄ lidÄ sa, it highlights the power of love, be it filial or otherwise. It is through such refreshing explorations in an engaging style that this book introduces Sanskrit literature to the modern reader.

Author: Grk Murty
ISBN-10: 1527563472
ISBN-13: 9781527563476
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2021
Pages: 321
Format: Hardcover