Bøger af Adelaide Rudolph

This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the Asian continent to significant time periods spanning centuries, the book was made in an effort to preserve the work of previous generations.

""Nala and Damayanti: A Love-Tale of East India"" is a retelling of a classic love story from the ancient Indian epic poem, the Mahabharata. The book is translated by Adelaide Rudolph from the original Sanskrit text, and was first published in 1902. The story follows the love affair between Nala, a king of the Nishadha kingdom, and Damayanti, a princess of Vidarbha. Despite many obstacles and challenges, including the interference of gods and demons, the couple remain devoted to each other. The book is a beautiful and lyrical retelling of a timeless tale of love and devotion, and offers readers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of India.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.