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Title: The Kādambarī of Bāṇa
Alternate Title: The Kadambari of Bana
Note: Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Kādambarī of Bāṇa" by Bāṇa and Bhūṣaṇabhaṭṭa is a classic prose romance composed during the 7th century, notable for its intricate storytelling and rich linguistic style. The narrative centers around the complex love story of King Çudraka, the noble Kadambari, and her beloved, weaving through themes of reincarnation, unfulfilled desire, and the interplay of fate. The work stands out as a foundational piece in Sanskrit literature, reflecting cultural and philosophical dimensions of its time. The opening of "Kādambarī" introduces us to a world steeped in myth and legend, beginning with a learned parrot named Vaiçampayana, who is captured by a Candala maiden and presented to King Çudraka. Vaiçampayana recounts a profound story of love and sacrifice, emblematic of the tale's larger themes. It presents a narrative within a narrative, starting with the past lives of the characters, particularly the poignant tale of the king's reincarnated love, Kadambari. As the royal court anticipates stories of heroism and romance, the layers of interwoven destinies set the stage for a multifaceted exploration of love across lifetimes, capturing the attention of both characters and readers alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bāṇa
Author: Bhūṣaṇabhaṭṭa
Translator: Ridding, C. M. (Caroline Mary), 1862-1941
EBook No.: 41128
Published: Oct 21, 2012
Downloads: 1138
Language: English
Subject: Reincarnation -- Fiction
Subject: Sanskrit fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Kādambarī of Bāṇa
Alternate Title: The Kadambari of Bana
Note: Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net/
for Project
Gutenberg (This book was produced from scanned images of
public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "The Kādambarī of Bāṇa" by Bāṇa and Bhūṣaṇabhaṭṭa is a classic prose romance composed during the 7th century, notable for its intricate storytelling and rich linguistic style. The narrative centers around the complex love story of King Çudraka, the noble Kadambari, and her beloved, weaving through themes of reincarnation, unfulfilled desire, and the interplay of fate. The work stands out as a foundational piece in Sanskrit literature, reflecting cultural and philosophical dimensions of its time. The opening of "Kādambarī" introduces us to a world steeped in myth and legend, beginning with a learned parrot named Vaiçampayana, who is captured by a Candala maiden and presented to King Çudraka. Vaiçampayana recounts a profound story of love and sacrifice, emblematic of the tale's larger themes. It presents a narrative within a narrative, starting with the past lives of the characters, particularly the poignant tale of the king's reincarnated love, Kadambari. As the royal court anticipates stories of heroism and romance, the layers of interwoven destinies set the stage for a multifaceted exploration of love across lifetimes, capturing the attention of both characters and readers alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bāṇa
Author: Bhūṣaṇabhaṭṭa
Translator: Ridding, C. M. (Caroline Mary), 1862-1941
EBook No.: 41128
Published: Oct 21, 2012
Downloads: 1138
Language: English
Subject: Reincarnation -- Fiction
Subject: Sanskrit fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.