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Paperback
Number of Pages
120
Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
This is a translated poetry collection drawn from a celebrated secondโcentury Maharashtri Prakrit anthology compiled under Satavahana King Hala, featuring 700 verses in the concise gatha form. In Arvind Krishna Mehrotra's acclaimed translation, 207 verses are rendered into accessible English, inviting modern readers to hear ancient voices. The speakers are mostly women, addressing sexuality with frankness, sensitivity, and occasional humor, inviting contemplation of love, desire, and social norms. The intended reader is adults and poetry lovers curious about classical literature and gendered voices from history, with an intimate, thoughtful, sometimes adventurous tone.
The content is presented as concise, imageโrich poems that preserve cadence and nuance while ensuring readability in English. The translatorโs approach balances fidelity with clarity, creating a reading experience that feels intimate, lyrical, and unexpectedly contemporary. Each piece acts as a vivid vignetteโgendered perspectives, everyday moments, and social pressuresโthat readers can pause on, revisit, and discuss in study groups or personal reflection.
For readers seeking educational value, the collection offers a gateway to classical Indian poetry, inviting attention to language, form, and historical context. It encourages comparison across centuries and invites readers to consider how themes of desire, autonomy, and relationship dynamics resonate across cultures and eras. The translation makes these ancient voices feel immediate, accessible, and relevant to todayโs conversations about sexuality and gender.
Readers finish with a deeper appreciation for ancient literary traditions, a nuanced understanding of womenโs perspectives in history, and a broader curiosity about how love and desire are expressed across time. The volume invites thoughtful engagement, fosters empathy, and leaves a lasting impression of literary bravery and cultural insight.
Product Details
Author
Arvind Krishna Mehrotra
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
120
Language
English
SKU
9780143100805
ISBN
9780143100805
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13.2x0.8x19.6cm
Binding
Paperback
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