Nala and Damayanti and Other Poems by Henry Hart Milman
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| Author | Milman, Henry Hart, 1791-1868 |
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| Title | Nala and Damayanti and Other Poems |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Nala and Damayanti and Other Poems" by Henry Hart Milman is a collection of narrative poems translated from Sanskrit, crafted in the 19th century. The central theme unfolds the poignant tale of Nala, a king beset by misfortune, and his devoted wife Damayanti, whose love and loyalty face trials from divine and earthly forces alike. The work provides insights into Indian mythology, intertwining the magnificent lifestyles of legendary characters with deep emotional currents. At the start of this collection, Milman outlines the tale of Nala, the mighty king of Nishadha, and his beloved Damayanti. The opening chapters depict their backgrounds and the blossoming of their love, stirringly illustrated through a meeting facilitated by celestial swans who praise Nala’s virtues to Damayanti. As the couple's fate intertwines, the narrative prepares for the challenges they will soon encounter, with themes of love, sacrifice, and the capricious nature of fortune already beginning to emerge, setting the stage for their epic journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures |
| Subject | Sanskrit poetry -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19529 |
| Release Date | Oct 12, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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