The Emperor of the Sorcerers, Volume 1

by Budha-svamin and James Mallinson

Budha·svamin tells the epic tale of the youthful exploits of prince Naravahanadatta. The reader is taken from royal palaces to flying sorcerers' mountain fastnesses via courtesans' bedrooms and merchant ships. A fast and witty narrative which provides a fascinating insight into ancient India. Budha·svamin's The Emperor of the Sorcerers is a racy telling of the celebrated lost Indian narrative cycle The Long Story, framed by Nara·váhana·datta's magical...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814757014
• ISBN13: 9780814757017
• Release Date: February 2005
• Publisher: Clay Sanskrit
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.6" x 6.8"