Publisher's Synopsis
The Little Clay Cart is a Hindu drama that is attributed to King Shudraka. This book, published in 1905, is a translation of the original Sanskrit text by Arthur William Ryder. The drama tells the story of a young man named Charudatta, who is a wealthy merchant. Charudatta falls in love with a courtesan named Vasantasena, but their love is threatened by the jealousy of a powerful courtier named Samsthanaka. The story takes many twists and turns as the characters navigate their relationships and the political intrigue of their society. The Little Clay Cart is considered one of the greatest works of classical Sanskrit literature, and this translation by Ryder is highly regarded for its accuracy and readability. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Hindu literature and drama.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.
