The Emperor Of The Sorcerers, Vol. 1 (Clay Sanskrit Library) - Hardcover

Budhasvamin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0814757014 ISBN 13: 9780814757017

Publisher: Clay Sanskrit, 2005

Synopsis

Budha·svamin tells the epic tale of the youthful exploits of prince Naravahanadatta. The reader is taken from royal palaces to flying sorcerers' mountain fastnesses via courtesans' bedrooms and merchant ships. A fast and witty narrative which provides a fascinating insight into ancient India.
Budha·svamin's The Emperor of the Sorcerers is a racy telling of the celebrated lost Indian narrative cycle The Long Story, framed by Nara·váhana·datta's magical adventures on his quest to become Emperor of the Sorcerers. It is indeed a great story, as its Sanskrit title declares. Epic in scope and scale, it has everything that a great story should: adventure, romance, suspense, intrigue, tragedy and comedy.
Co-published by New York University Press and the JJC Foundation
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About this title

From the Publisher:

â A marvelous new venture. Modeled on the Loeb Library of Greek and Latin classics, the Clay Sanskrit Library presents masterpieces of Sanskrit poetry, drama, and prose in a dual language format . . . one of the most admirable publishing projects now afoot.â â "The New Criterion

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â A handsome new series of dual-language Sanskrit texts. . . . . No effort has been spared to make these little volumes as attractive as possible to readers.â â "Times Higher Education Supplement

â The texts reflect the vibrant literary culture of the classical Sanskrit period, taking readers on an adventurous journey through the palaces and gardens of ancient India.â â "East-West Times

About the Author:

Sir James Mallinson translates and edits Sanskrit literature full time for the JJC Foundation, co-publishers (with NYU Press) of the Clay Sanskrit Library.

About this edition

• Publisher: Clay Sanskrit
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0814757014
• ISBN 13: 9780814757017
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 452