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Nala and Damayanti and Other Poems

by Translator: Henry Hart Milman
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9788121271820
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
  • Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
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  • Pages: 164
  • Original Price: INR 325.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 323 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): N/A

"Nala and Damayanti and Other Poems" constitutes a compilation of literary works penned by Henry Hart Milman, an English clergyman, historian, and poet of notable repute. At the heart of this collection lies the eponymous poem, "Nala and Damayanti," a poignant retelling of an episode extracted from the Mahabharata, a renowned Indian epic. This narrative delves into profound themes such as love, unwavering loyalty, and the far-reaching repercussions of human actions. .Beyond the enchanting "Nala and Damayanti," the collection encompasses additional poems.

About The Translator: Henry Hart Milman (1791–1868) was an English clergyman and historian. He initially ventured into the realm of drama with his tragic play "Fazio," later performed under the title "The Italian Wife." Milman also authored "Samor, the Lord of The Bright City," drawing inspiration from British folklore, with the "bright city" representing Gloucester. In his subsequent poetic endeavors, he achieved more significant acclaim, notably with "The Fall of Jerusalem" (1820) and "The Martyr of Antioch" (1822), inspired by the life of Saint Margaret the Virgin, the latter serving as the foundation for an oratorio composed by Arthur Sullivan. Byron's influence is evident in his work "Belshazzar" (1822). He further delved into tragedy with "Anne Boleyn" in 1826. Milman's literary contributions extend to hymns like "When our heads are bowed with woe," a rendition of the Sanskrit tale of Nala and Damayanti, and translations of Aeschylus' "Agamemnon" and Euripides' "The Bacchae." His poetic works were compiled in three volumes in 1839.

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