The Uttararamacharita: A Sanskrit Drama (1888)

by Bhavabhuti

Book Overview

The Uttararamacharita is a Sanskrit drama written by Bhavabhuti in the 8th century AD. The play is a sequel to the Ramayana and follows the story of Rama's sons, Lava and Kusha. The drama is set in the city of Ayodhya, where Lava and Kusha live with their mother, Sita. The play revolves around the conflict between the two brothers and their father, Rama, who is unaware of their existence. The drama explores themes of family, loyalty, and duty, and is known for its poetic language and vivid imagery. The play was first translated into English by Sir Monier Monier-Williams in 1888, and this edition includes both the original Sanskrit text and the English translation. The Uttararamacharita is considered one of the greatest works of Sanskrit literature and has been adapted into various forms of art, including music and dance.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165681366
• ISBN13: 9781165681365
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"