The Buddha: A Drama in Five Acts and Four Interludes

Name: The Buddha: A Drama in Five Acts and Four Interludes
Author: Paul Carus

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CEFR level: C1
Length: 20 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

In a lush ancient Indian kingdom, a young prince wrestles with grief and profound doubts about gods, faith, and tradition, seeking answers beyond rituals and caste in a world on the brink of spiritual transformation.

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