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About The Book: "Indian Idylls from the Sanskrit of the Mahâbhârata" is a collection of timeless tales. It includes narratives like "Savitri; OR, Love and Death", "Nala and Damayanti", "The Enchanted Lake", "The Saint's Temptation", "The Birth of Death", "The Night of Slaughter", "The Great Journey", and "The Entry into Heaven". These stories delve into themes of love, sacrifice, temptation, mortality, and spirituality, offering profound insights into human experiences and the cosmic order. Each tale unfolds with rich cultural and moral significance, resonating with readers across generations with its vivid characters and enduring wisdom drawn from the ancient Sanskrit epic, the Mahâbhârata. About The Author: Sir Edwin Arnold KCIE CSI (1832–1904) was an English poet and journalist renowned for "The Light of Asia." Educated at King's School, Rochester, and Oxford, he served as Principal of Deccan College in India and later as editor of The Daily Telegraph. Arnold facilitated H. M. Stanley's African exploration and advocated for the "Cape to Cairo railway." His masterpiece, "The Light of Asia," explored Buddhism. While his attempt to replicate its success with "The Light of the World" faced criticism, he contributed significant poetic works on Eastern themes. Arnold's personal life involved multiple marriages, including to a Japanese woman, reflecting his deep engagement with Eastern culture. The Title 'Indian Idylls from the Sanskrit of the Mahâbhârata written/authored/edited by Edwin Arnold', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362809605 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 318 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Poetry. Size of the book is 2.34 x 10.59 cms Vol: