{"product_id":"anthology-of-humorous-sanskrit-verses-hardcover","title":"Anthology of Humorous Sanskrit Verses - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eA. Haksar\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn recent times, whenever ancient Sanskrit works are discussed or translated into English, the focus is usually on the lofty, religious and dramatic works. Due to the interest created by Western audiences, the Kama Sutra and love poetry has also been in the limelight. But, even though the \u003ci\u003eHasya Rasa\u003c\/i\u003e or the humorous sentiment has always been an integral part of our ancient Sanskrit literature, it is little known today. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnthology of Humorous Sanskrit Verses\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of about 200 verse translations drawn from various Sanskrit works or anthologies compiled more than 500 years ago. Several such anthologies are well-known although none of them focus exclusively on humor. A.N.D. Haksar's translation of these verses is full of wit, earthy humor and cynical satire, and an excellent addition of the canon of Sanskrit literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eADITYA NARAYAN DHAIRYASHEEL HAKSAR is a well-known translator of Sanskrit classics. A long-time career diplomat, he served as the Indian high commissioner in Kenya and the Seychelles, minister in the United States and ambassador in Portugal and Yugoslavia. His translations from the Sanskrit include \u003ci\u003eHitopadesa\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSimhasana Dvatrimsika, Subhashitavali, Kama Sutra, The Courtesan's Keeper, The Seduction of Shiva, Suleiman Charitra, Raghuvamsam\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThree Hundred Verses\u003c\/i\u003e, all published in Penguin Classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42731847712831,"sku":"9780670095827","price":17.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/4627e37279ac10ebbe411cb34e7c93d6.webp?v=1765130342","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/anthology-of-humorous-sanskrit-verses-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}