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Bilhana Kavi
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Black Marigolds (Forgotten Books) |
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No copies available |
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English |
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Paperback |
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26 |
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2008-01-23 |
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1605066427 |
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Forgotten Books |
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0.13 pounds |
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5.12 x 8.5 x 0.24 inches |
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Product Description
Book Description:
"This is a versified translation of the Caurapancasika. This love poem of fifty stanzas was written by the Kasmiri poet Bilhana Kavi in the 11th century. The story runs that the Brahman Bilhana had a clandestine love affair with Princess Yaminipurnatilaka, the daughter of King Madanabhirama. He was discovered and Bilhana wrote this poem in prison before he learned whether he would be executed or banished. The historic outcome is unknown, which adds to the readers' suspense.
Initially this poem was transmitted orally, and by the time it was written down, there several variations: the South Indian versions tend to have a happy ending, and the Northern, Kashmiri, recension has an open ending." (Quote from sacred-texts.com)
Table of Contents:
Publisher's Preface; Black Marigolds
About the Publisher:
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.org
Forgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.
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