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The Sanskrit drama

by Arthur Berriedale Keith

Level C1 · AdvancedHistorical24 chapters
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Length
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About this book

Explore the divine origins and evolution of Sanskrit drama, tracing its sacred roots in Vedic tradition and the celestial artistry of gods, while uncovering the rich theory and practice behind this ancient theatrical form.

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Contents

24 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02PREFACE
03ABBREVIATIONS
04THE ORIGIN OF THE SANSKRIT DRAMA
05DRAMATIC ELEMENTS IN VEDIC LITERATURE
06POST-VEDIC LITERATURE AND THE ORIGIN OF THE DRAMA
07THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SANSKRIT DRAMA
08AÇVAGHOṢA AND THE BUDDHIST DRAMA
09BHĀSA
10THE PRECURSORS OF KĀLIDĀSA AND ÇŪDRAKA
11KĀLIDĀSA
12CANDRA, HARṢA, AND MAHENDRAVIKRAMAVARMAN

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