Sacontala Or The Fatal Ring: An Indian Drama (1870)

Sacontala or The Fatal Ring is an Indian drama written by Calidas and first published in 1870. The play tells the story of Sacontala, a beautiful and virtuous young woman who falls in love with King Dushyanta. However, their love is thwarted by a curse that causes the king to forget about Sacontala. The drama explores themes of love, duty, and fate as Sacontala struggles to reunite with her beloved and fulfill her obligations as a daughter and wife. The play is notable for its use of poetic language and vivid imagery, as well as its portrayal of ancient Indian culture and mythology. Overall, Sacontala or The Fatal Ring is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers and audiences with its timeless themes and timeless characters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.