Tales From the Kathasaritsagara

Literally translated as "ocean of the sea of stories, " the Kathasaritasagara is a collection of stories of the ancient Hindu world. It was written by Somadeva in the 11th century. Unlike those more familiar classics, this work contains no hidden moral lessons. Instead, it is an uninhibited and beautiful celebration of earthly life.

About the author

Arshia Sattar has a PhD in South Asian Languages and Civilizations. She works with myths, epics and the story traditions of the Indian sub-continent, most particularly with the Sanskrit text of Valmiki's Ramayana. She writes about and teaches classical Indian literatures at various institutions in India and abroad and has recently published books based on Hindu myths and epics for younger readers. Her previous acclaimed translations at Rowman & Littlefield include Valmiki's Uttara Kanda: The Book of Answers and Valmiki's Ramayana.

Summary

Literally translated as "ocean of the sea of stories, " the Kathasaritasagara is a collection of stories of the ancient Hindu world. It was written by Somadeva in the 11th century. Unlike those more familiar classics, this work contains no hidden moral lessons. Instead, it is an uninhibited and beautiful celebration of earthly life.

Product details

• Authors: Somadeva
• Assisted by: Arshia Sattar (Translation)
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 18 to 22
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2023
• EAN: 9781538184264
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-8426-4
• No. of pages: 248
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; PHILOSOPHY / Hindu, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Asian / Indic, Hinduism, Anthologies: general, Anthologies (non-poetry), Oriental & Indian philosophy, East Asian & Indian philosophy, FICTION / World Literature / India / General