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Written by the greatest of the ancient Indian playwrights, this 5th-century work of Sanskrit drama offers a classic introduction to Indian theater and aesthetics. A king encounters a lovely maiden by chance, and the course of their passionate love sweeps the audience from a forest hermitage to a dazzling palace to ethereal celestial realms.Kalidasa is the author of 'Recognition of Sakuntala', published 2003 under ISBN 9780486431697 and ISBN 048643169X.
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