Publisher's Synopsis
The Uttararamacharita is a Sanskrit drama written by Bhavabhuti, originally published in 1888. The play is based on the story of the Ramayana, but focuses on the events that occur after the defeat of Ravana and the return of Rama and Sita to Ayodhya. The drama explores the themes of love, loyalty, and justice as the characters navigate the aftermath of the war and the challenges that arise in their personal relationships.The main characters in the play include Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Bharata, and Shatrughna, as well as the demon king Ravana and his sister Surpanakha. The plot revolves around the conflict between Rama and his brothers over the rightful succession to the throne, as well as the tension between Rama and Sita as they struggle to rebuild their relationship after her abduction and rescue.The Uttararamacharita is considered one of the greatest works of Sanskrit literature, and is known for its rich language and complex characters. It has been translated into multiple languages and continues to be studied and performed today. This edition includes a comprehensive introduction and notes to aid in understanding the cultural and historical context of the play.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.
