Raghuvamsam: The Line of Raghu

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A mesmerizing and highly accessible new English translation of Kalidasa’s classic epic poem tracking the glorious rise and tragic fall of the legendary Raghu dynasty.

Author Name	Kalidasa
ISBN	9780670087105
Year of Publication	2016
Pages	392
Language	English
Binding	Hardcover
Publisher	Penguin

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ISBN: 9780670087105
Year Of Publication: 2016
Pages : 392
Language : English
Binding : Hardcover
Publisher: Penguin

Overveiw

- Imprint: India Penguin / Penguin Classics
- Format: Hardback
- Page Count: 392 Pages
- Core Themes: Lineage and legacy, ancient Indian politics, cultural values, duty (Dharma), and the changing of seasons.

Meet the Author

Kalidasa was a legendary 5th-century Sanskrit poet and dramatist widely regarded as the greatest writer in the history of classical Sanskrit literature. His works, including Shakuntala and Meghaduta, are celebrated globally for their unparalleled imagery, deep understanding of human emotion, and vibrant depictions of nature

Book Summary

- Composed across nineteen distinct cantos, Raghuvamsam explores the history of the Raghu dynasty of kings. The narrative charts the foundational valor and immense generosity of King Raghu, the deeply tragic romance of Aja and Indumati, the heavy trials of King Dasaratha, and the remarkable feats of Kusha and Atithi. The epic ultimately concludes by showing the tragic moral decay and political downfall of the dynasty under its final rulers, Sudarshana and Agnivarna, while offering sharp insights into the societal values of ancient India.

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