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by J. A. B. van Buitenen (Translator) "On the bank of the river Godavari lies the kingdom of Pratisthana; and in that kingdom long ago there was a famous king named Trivikramasena,..." (more)
Key Phrases: miracle purse, lotus mead, sissoo tree, City of Gold, Two Kingdoms Won, King Trivikramasena (more...)
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"This admirably produced and well-translated volume of stories from the Sanskrit takes the Western reader into one of the Golden Ages of India. . . . The world in which the tales are set is one which placed a premium upon slickness and guile as aids to success. . . . Merchants, aristocrats, Brahmins, thieves and courtesans mingle with vampires, demi-gods and the hierarchy of heaven in a series of lively or passionate adventures. The sources of the individual stories are clearly indicated; the whole treatment is scholarly without being arid."—The Times Literary Supplement

"Fourteen tales from India, newly translated with a terse and vibrant effectiveness. These tales will appeal to any reader who enjoys action, suspense, characterization, and suspension of disbelief in the supernatural."—The Personalist
Product Details
  • Paperback: 267 pages
  • Publisher: University Of Chicago Press; New Ed edition (July 15, 1969)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0226846474
  • ISBN-13: 978-0226846477
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 customer review (1 customer review)
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On the bank of the river Godavari lies the kingdom of Pratisthana; and in that kingdom long ago there was a famous king named Trivikramasena, the son of Vikramasena and Indra's equal in might. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
miracle purse, lotus mead, sissoo tree, brahmin lady, magic purse, aerial spirits, brahmin boy, red lotus
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
City of Gold, Two Kingdoms Won, King Trivikramasena, The Travels of Sánudása the Merchant, Two Tales of Destiny, Reverend Sir, Gomukha's Escapade, Book of Mahákála, God Visnu, Lord Bountiful, White Goddess, Fierce Goddess, Tree of Wishes, City of Flowers, Groom's Procession
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