The Little Clay Cart [Mṛcchakaṭika]

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Creators: Sūdraka and Arthur W. Ryder (1877-1938) [Translator] "The Little Clay Cart [Mṛcchakaṭika]" by Sūdraka is a ten-act Sanskrit drama possibly from the 5th century CE. Set in ancient Ujjayini, it tells the story of Cārudatta, a noble but impoverished Brahmin, who falls in love with Vasantasenā, a wealthy courtesan. Their romance faces danger when a vulgar courtier aggressively pursues Vasantasenā. The play blends love, comedy, and political intrigue while breaking tradition by focusing on fictional characters rather than mythology and featuring peasants speaking various dialects. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 1851

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