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Sacountala, drame en sept actes, mêlé de prose et de vers

By Kālidāsa
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The drama unfolds in a pastoral, courtly world where a young woman raised in a hermitage falls in love with and weds a visiting ruler; their happiness is shattered when a sage’s curse causes him to forget her and a lost token obscures her identity. She survives separation, rears their child, and moves through episodes of lyrical nature description, songs, and small comic or devotional scenes. The play examines memory, fate, and the clash between social ritual and personal devotion, and it resolves with the recovery of evidence that restores recognition and brings a reconciliatory reunion.

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Kālidāsa

Kālidāsa is one of the most celebrated poets and playwrights in classical Sanskrit literature, often regarded as the Shakespeare of India. His works are characterized by their lyrical beauty and profound emotional depth. Among his notable plays is "Sakoontala; Or, The Lost Ring," which explores themes of love and destiny through the story of Shakuntala and King Dushyanta. In addition to drama, Kālidāsa's poetry, such as "The Birth of the War-God," showcases his mastery of language and imagery. His contributions have significantly influenced Indian literature and continue to be studied and performed today.

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