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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
352
Age Group
All
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Book Summary
The Clay Toy-Cart Is A Vibrant Ancient-India Satire And Romance That Unfolds As A Sharp Social Drama. This Sanskrit Play Follows Vasantasena And Charudatta Through Love, Loyalty, And The Weight Of Societal Rules, Offering A Dramatic, Thought-Provoking Experience For Lovers Of Literature, Theater, And World Cultures.
Translated By Padmini Rajappa, The Clay Toy-Cart Breathes New Life Into This Iconic Work, Making Its Rich Verse, Intricate Social Milieu, And Brisk Dramatic Pacing Accessible To Contemporary Readers. The Play's Structure—Clear Acts, Evocative Stage Imagery, And Entwined Plots—Draw Readers Into Ancient India While Keeping The Energy Of A Modern Drama. The Experience Is Immersive And Enlightening, Inviting You To Step Into A World Of Romance, Intrigue, And Moral Questions Without Spoilers.
Set Against Themes Of Love, Loyalty, And Societal Constraints—And Ultimately Shadowed By Crime And Political Unrest—The Story Centers On Vasantasena, The Captivating Courtesan, And Charudatta, A Once-Prosperous Merchant In Difficult Circumstances. Their Passionate Bond Triggers A Chain Of Unforeseen Consequences, Offering A Journey Through Human Emotions And Social Pressures That Resonates Across Ages. The Mystery Surrounding The Original Authorship Adds An Extra Layer Of Intrigue, And The Work's Enduring Influence—From Sanskrit Stages To Girish Karnad's Utsav—Speaks To Its Timeless Drama.
After Finishing The Clay Toy-Cart, Readers Gain A Window Into Ancient Cultures And The Universal Pull Of Love Tested By Society. The Experience Invites Reflection On Human Emotions, Moral Choices, And The Enduring Power Of Theatre, Leaving A Lasting Sense Of Wonder And Insight.
Product Details
Author
Shudraka
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Number of Pages
352
SKU
9780143428473
ISBN
9780143428473
Reading Age
All
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 399
₹ 339
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