{"product_id":"the-lineage-of-the-raghus-9780674292598","title":"The Lineage of the Raghus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eA new English translation of Kalidasa's Raghuvaṃśa, inspired by Goethe and Tagore, is presented, revealing the lives of ancient kings in the Solar Dynasty. The poem explores the quest for offspring, Raghu's world conquest, Rama's exploits, and Agnivarna's debaucheries. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 608 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 02 January 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Harvard University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor over a millennium and a half, Kalidasas remarkable works, spanning from The Cloud Messenger to The Recognition of Shakuntala, have enchanted audiences in India and beyond. Despite his immense literary contributions, relatively little is known about his life. It is believed that he likely resided in central India during the late fourth or early fifth century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKalidasas The Lineage of the Raghus, also known as Raghuvaṃśa, is a revered masterpiece within the Sanskrit literary tradition of mahākāvya, or court poem. It chronicles the lives of ancient kings from the illustrious Solar Dynasty, who reigned from the capital city of Ayodhya. The poem vividly portrays a range of captivating episodes, including Dilipas quest for offspring, the awe-inspiring world conquest of his son Raghu, the heroic exploits of the legendary Rama, an embodiment of Vishnu, and the scandalous indulgences of Agnivarna, which jeopardize the future of the lineage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis remarkable volume offers a fresh edition of the Sanskrit text in the Devanagari script, accompanied by a newly translated English rendition of this enduring epic. Through this meticulous translation, readers are invited to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Kalidasas artistry, exploring the timeless themes of love, loyalty, and the triumph of good over evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 672g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 144 x 212 x 35 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780674292598\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kalidasa","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":45811781402874,"sku":"9780674292598","price":23.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1714155427368_book.jpg?v=1714332345","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-lineage-of-the-raghus-9780674292598","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}