| Author |
Dandin, active 7th century |
| Translator |
Jacob, Philip Whittington, 1805-1889 |
| Title |
Hindoo Tales; Or, the Adventures of Ten Princes
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dashakumaracharita
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| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Jayam Subramanian and PG Distributed
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| Summary |
"Hindoo Tales; Or, the Adventures of Ten Princes" by Dandin is a collection of ancient Indian tales likely composed during the late 11th century. This work, translated from Sanskrit, presents the diverse adventures of ten princely characters, encapsulating themes of bravery, supernatural elements, and moral lessons integral to Hindu folklore. The narrative likely offers a vivid portrayal of Indian culture, emphasizing the power of destiny and the consequences of one's actions. The opening of the book introduces us to the royal city of Pushpapuri, ruled by the beloved King Râjahansa and his beautiful queen, Vasumati. Despite their prosperity, the couple's primary sorrow is their lack of an heir. As plot developments ensue, including a devastating war with the ambitious King Mânasâra and the subsequent birth of a son named Râjavâhana, the stage is set for a tapestry of interconnected stories. We meet a range of characters, including the king's ministers and their sons, each destined for remarkable adventures that will ultimately intertwine. The beginning highlights themes of fate and perseverance, as the characters' lives unfold amidst supernatural influences and moral challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
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| Subject |
Tales -- India
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| Subject |
Sanskrit literature -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11738 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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