Publisher's Synopsis
The Little Clay Cart is a Hindu drama that is attributed to King Shudraka. This book, published in 1905, is a translation of the original Sanskrit text by Arthur William Ryder. The play tells the story of a young man named Charudatta, who is a wealthy merchant living in the city of Ujjayini. Charudatta falls in love with a courtesan named Vasantasena, but their love is forbidden due to their different social statuses. The drama follows their struggle to be together, as well as the political and social issues that arise in their society. The Little Clay Cart is considered one of the most important works of Sanskrit literature and is a classic example of Indian drama. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Hindu culture and literature, as well as those interested in the history of drama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
